2012 Nissan Leaf Electricity · VE62 AEY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass in its most recent inspection on 31 January 2025 at 79,297 miles. While the history shows two failures in both 2023 and 2025, these were rectified immediately with successful re-tests. This pattern suggests the owner is proactive in addressing MOT-related defects once identified, and the vehicle currently shows no signs of recurring mechanical failure or structural degradation across the recorded history. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 79,297 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,600 miles. The data shows consistent intervals of use, such as the 4,000-mile gap recorded between July 2022 and October 2023. This low mileage profile typically reduces wear on high-stress drivetrain components and brake assemblies. However, long periods of standing or low mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, such as suspension bushes and tyres, which are not always fully captured by standard MOT testing. A buyer should physically inspect the vehicle for signs of age-related wear that the low mileage might mask. Given the age of the 2012 Leaf, pay close attention to corrosion on the undercarriage and the condition of the suspension arms and bushings. Since the MOT record shows no specific advisories, the inspection should focus on brake discs for pitting or rust caused by infrequent disuse. Verifying the battery health is also critical for this specific model, as the MOT history does not reflect the state of the electric propulsion system.