2015 Nissan Leaf Electricity · SV15 XDA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. In the most recent test in December 2025 at 55,240 miles, the car passed with an advisory for a perishing or damaged offside rear tyre. This follows a failure in December 2024 where the nearside front tyre was found worn to the legal limit. While the vehicle consistently passes its inspections, the recurrence of tyre-related defects suggests that consumables are only addressed once they approach failure. At 11 years old, this 2015 Nissan Leaf shows low annual mileage, averaging approximately 5,022 miles per year. The data reveals a significant gap in usage between March 2022 and October 2023, where only 385 miles were recorded over 19 months. However, the mileage increased sharply by 11,635 miles between October 2023 and December 2025. This erratic usage pattern can lead to the premature degradation of rubber components and flat-spotting, which aligns with the tyre cracking noted in the latest records. A buyer must physically inspect the wheels and suspension assemblies following the failure in October 2023 where three wheels were missing multiple fixings. This fault indicates a severe lapse in basic safety checks by previous owners. A thorough check of wheel nut torque and hub integrity is therefore mandatory. Given the low mileage and periods of standing, the inspector should also check for brake corrosion on the discs and signs of seized caliper pistons, as these components often degrade on vehicles that are not subjected to regular vigorous braking cycles.