2019 Nissan Leaf Electric · SL69 WSX

High annual mileage has not produced any recorded MOT defects on this Nissan Leaf, with the most recent test on 2 March 2026 returning a clean pass alongside an identically clean pass on 13 March 2025. The single failure logged on the same date in March 2025 shows no defect entries, which on the DVSA system indicates either a refusal to test or an administrative issue rather than a mechanical refusal, and it did not prevent an immediate pass that day. Across four substantive tests spanning late 2022 to early 2026, the vehicle has accumulated no advisories and no recorded component failures, presenting an unusually sparse but consistently clean roadworthiness record for a car that has clearly been in regular use. There is also no recorded corrosion, brake, suspension, tyre, or lighting advisory that a buyer would normally expect to see on a car at this mileage point. The recorded odometer of 96,307 miles against a 2019 build date equates to roughly 13,750 miles per year, which sits well above the national average for a vehicle of this age and is high even by the standards of an electric car frequently used for commuting or fleet work. The gap between the 2022 test in early December and the 2023 test at the end of November represents a normal twelve-month interval, while the jump to the 2025 tests suggests the vehicle may have been tested late or the previous certificate covered a longer period. Mileage progression across the tests, if confirmed via V5C and service records, should be checked for consistency, as high accumulation on an EV places the greatest mechanical demand on the steering and suspension components, the underbody protection, and the tyres rather than on an internal combustion powertrain. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any recorded advisories means there are no specific flagged components to investigate from the MOT history, so attention should shift to the areas most affected by high-mileage running on a Leaf. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar links, droplinks, or top mounts, and feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering rack on full lock. Check the brake pedal feel carefully, as Leafs rely heavily on regenerative braking and the friction brakes can corrode or seize due to infrequent use, leading to binding calipers, uneven disc wear, or judder under manual braking. Inspect all four tyres for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear, which points to misalignment or worn suspension bushes, and verify that the discs and pads have adequate material remaining, as seized calipers are a common advisory on high-mileage EVs. Given that this is an electric vehicle with substantial road use, a battery state of health report is essential and should be obtained through a LeafSpy diagnostic or Nissan dealer check, as the MOT record cannot reflect degradation of the traction battery. Examine the charging port and cable for damage or scorching, confirm the 12-volt auxiliary battery has been recently replaced, and ensure all warning lights on the instrument cluster extinguish correctly after startup. With a clean MOT history, the principal residual risks lie in suspension wear, brake corrosion from regenerative deceleration, and the long-term condition of the high-voltage battery, all of which warrant a thorough physical inspection and pre-purchase inspection report before committing to the purchase.