2020 Nissan Leaf Electric · SH20 DKN
2020 Nissan Leaf (electric). First registered 27 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 53,340 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN LEAF
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH20 DKN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 53,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH20 DKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Nissan Leaf (SH20 DKN) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
SH20 DKN Mileage History
- 18/04/202437,233 mi
- 14/04/202544,212 mi+6,979 mi
- 16/04/202544,213 mi+1 mi
- 16/04/202653,340 mi+9,127 mi
Average of roughly 8,081 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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