2013 Nissan Leaf Electric · UJZ 7809
2013 Nissan Leaf (electric). First registered 22 May 2013. Recorded mileage 95,766 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN LEAF
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UJZ 7809 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/09/2026
- 95,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
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UJZ 7809 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 2013 Nissan Leaf (UJZ 7809) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
UJZ 7809 Mileage History
- 18/09/202385,307 mi
- 25/08/202492,461 mi+7,154 mi
- 17/09/202595,313 mi+2,852 mi
- 17/09/202595,313 mi
- 16/09/202695,766 mi+453 mi
Average of roughly 3,492 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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
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- Brake Disc Surface Corrosion and Calliper SeizingModerate
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