2012 Nissan Leaf Electric · SM12 VKP
2012 Nissan Leaf (electric). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 82,148 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN LEAF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM12 VKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 82,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SM12 VKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Nissan Leaf (SM12 VKP) between October 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM12 VKP Mileage History
- 09/10/202381,529 mi
- 13/10/202381,539 mi+10 mi
- 30/10/202482,121 mi+582 mi
- 31/10/202482,122 mi+1 mi
- 03/02/202682,148 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- High-Voltage Battery DegradationSerious
Early 24kWh cars, especially pre-2013 Japanese-built examples, can lose a substantial chunk of usable range. The passive air cooling means heat from repeated DC rapid charging or motorway speeds accelerates capacity loss. As capacity drops, winter range can fall below 45 miles, requiring refurbished cell modules or an outright pack replacement to restore usability.
- 12V DC-DC Converter & PDM FaultsSerious
The Power Delivery Module (PDM) houses the DC-DC converter, onboard AC charger, and high-voltage junction box. If internal electronic components or solder joints fail within the PDM, the 12V auxiliary battery ceases charging from the traction pack, resulting in multiple spurious CAN-bus error codes, AC charging refusal, or inability to shift out of Park.
- Brake Disc Surface Corrosion and Calliper SeizingModerate
Because the Leaf relies heavily on regenerative braking via the electric motor to decelerate, the hydraulic friction brakes are underutilised in typical UK urban and suburban driving. Exposed to wet road grit and winter salt, the cast-iron brake discs develop deep surface rust, pitting, and lip ridges, while calliper slider pins corrode and seize. This is one of the leading causes of MOT test failure on first-generation Leafs.
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