2015 Nissan Leaf Electricity · VE15 FFP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift into mechanical and consumable neglect. The most recent test in July 2025 at 55,344 miles resulted in an initial failure due to poor headlamp aim, tyre defects, and suspension wear. While the car passed upon re-test, the presence of play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint and worn rear tyres indicates that components are now reaching the end of their operational life. At 11 years old, the recorded mileage of 55,344 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,000 miles. This low usage pattern is consistent with the clean record seen in July 2022 at 28,069 miles. However, there was a significant jump of over 12,000 miles between 2023 and 2024, followed by another 9,000 miles in the final year. Such irregular intervals in low-mileage vehicles can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and corrosion on brake surfaces despite the low total odometer reading. A buyer must inspect the offside front suspension specifically to ensure the ball joint has been replaced rather than merely adjusted, as recurring play in steering components poses a safety risk. The distorted road wheels noted in 2024 at 46,001 miles suggest previous impacts which may have affected the alignment or led to uneven tyre wear. Furthermore, the history of cut tyres and edge wear suggests a lack of proactive maintenance, necessitating a thorough check of the current tyre set and suspension geometry before purchase.