2023 Nissan Leaf Electric · RA72 HGK
2023 Nissan Leaf (electric). First registered 13 Feb 2023. Recorded mileage 16,158 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN LEAF
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA72 HGK Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 16,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RA72 HGK MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2023 Nissan Leaf (RA72 HGK) between November 2025 and November 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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