2022 Nissan Leaf E + N-Connecta Electricity · ST22 WZX

With only three MOT entries on file covering a 2022 Nissan Leaf, the roadworthiness picture is dominated by a single but significant tyre-related failure recorded on 20 July 2026, three days before the vehicle passed on the same visit. The failure itself is the type of straightforward component issue that does not reflect on the vehicle's structural integrity: a nearside front tyre with ply or cords exposed, classed as Dangerous, together with advisories for both front tyres being worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. The subsequent pass with no defects recorded indicates that the immediate safety risk was addressed before the retest, and the earlier 2025 test also passed without any advisories. Taken together, the mechanical story so far is one of an isolated, easily rectified tyre wear event rather than a developing pattern of component failure, although the edge-wear advisory on both fronts is worth keeping in context on any prospective inspection. The recorded mileage of 21,746 miles over four years works out to roughly 5,400 miles annually, which is comfortably below average for a vehicle of this age. Lower annual mileage of this nature typically means reduced wear on brake discs and pads, less strain on suspension bushes and coil springs, and fewer thermal cycles through the electric drivetrain. On the other hand, low use can also bring its own considerations, particularly for a battery-electric vehicle where prolonged standing periods can affect tyre condition through flat-spotting and uneven pressure distribution, and where underused brake components may begin to surface corrosion on the disc faces. The relatively even accumulation between MOT tests, with no apparent gaps in annual testing, suggests the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than being laid up, which is the more favourable scenario for an EV. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority is a close physical inspection of all four tyres, not just the fronts. Edge wear on both front tyres can indicate misalignment of the front axle geometry, including worn or fatigued suspension linkages, top mounts or steering rack inner joints, so it is worth asking whether a geometry check and any necessary tracking correction were carried out alongside the tyre replacement. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed humps and pothole edges, and pay attention to any steering pull to either side, vibration through the steering wheel at speed, or uneven tyre wear across the tread face. A visual check of the sidewalls for cracking or bulging, and confirmation that all four tyres are of matching make, type and tread depth, will help verify that the advisory has been properly resolved rather than simply masked. Beyond the flagged tyre issue, the absence of any other advisories or failures across the recorded tests means there is no historical evidence of brake pipe corrosion, suspension arm wear, exhaust integrity issues, or structural corrosion to investigate. However, given the EV drivetrain, a careful buyer should still confirm that the 12V auxiliary battery has been recently replaced or tested, as this powers the vehicle's control systems and is a known service item on Nissan Leafs of this generation, and that the high-voltage battery state of health is within the expected range for the recorded mileage. A diagnostic scan showing the cell voltage balance and any stored DTCs would be a sensible precaution before purchase.