2013 Nissan Leaf Electricity · PK62 FRF

This 2013 Nissan Leaf presents a worsening maintenance trend, culminating in a recent test failure followed by a marginal pass. The most recent MOT on 28 November 2023 at 71,203 miles resulted in a pass, but only after the vehicle failed the prior day at 71,202 miles for imbalanced and excessively fluctuating front brakes. The immediate retest cleared the major brake imbalance, yet the 2023 pass still recorded scored rear brake discs and defective registration plate lamps. This rapid retest sequence without full defect rectification suggests the car received only the bare minimum attention to secure a certificate rather than a comprehensive repair. The mileage pattern indicates long periods of light use or standing. Averaging roughly 5,477 miles annually over 13 years is distinctly low. The car covered just 1,947 miles between the February 2022 test at 69,256 miles and the November 2023 test at 71,203 miles. Prior to that, it accumulated 18,649 miles between the June 2019 test at 44,904 miles and the January 2021 test at 63,373 miles. The drastic drop in daily usage over the last several years implies the vehicle may have sat idle for extended periods, which often accelerates brake component seizure and battery degradation on electric vehicles. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the entire braking system. The front brakes fluctuated and imbalanced severely in November 2023, while both rear and front discs have accrued advisories for scoring across consecutive tests in 2022 and 2023. This recurring disc wear points to binding calipers or neglected pad replacements. The front calipers require specific scrutiny for slide pin seizure and uneven pad wear. Neglected number plate lamps, flagged across both 2023 tests, imply a careless approach to basic upkeep. A physical check of the tyre condition is also warranted, given a 2019 advisory for an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit.