2012 Nissan Leaf Electricity · VE62 LKC
2012 Nissan Leaf (electricity). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 31,702 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN LEAF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- ELECTRICITY
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE62 LKC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 31,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VE62 LKC MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Nissan Leaf (VE62 LKC) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
VE62 LKC Mileage History
- 12/04/202225,371 mi
- 12/07/202326,038 mi+667 mi
- 09/10/202430,149 mi+4,111 mi
- 10/03/202631,702 mi+1,553 mi
Average of roughly 1,619 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Our Verdict
This 2012 Nissan Leaf in Blue shows an unusually low and well-verified mileage record of 31,702 miles as of March 2026. With four consecutive clean MOT passes carrying zero advisories, the physical inspection is off to an encouraging start.
When viewing this 2012 Nissan Leaf, your primary focus must shift from the standard mechanical checks to the health of the lithium-ion traction battery. Early Leafs are known for battery capacity loss over time, so you should check the dashboard battery health bars (State of Health) and ideally verify the remaining capacity using an OBD2 dongle running LeafSpy software. Request any available charging history, confirm whether the home charging cable is included, and inspect the charging ports on the vehicle for any signs of corrosion or arc damage.
As with any used vehicle purchase, verify that the V5C logbook matches the registration VE62LKC and check the vehicle's history independently for any hidden finance or insurance markers. Because MOT tests do not cover battery longevity or electric powertrain efficiency, ensure you test drive the car to observe how quickly the battery percentage drops under normal driving conditions.
As a pure electric vehicle, running costs for this Nissan Leaf are substantially lower than an equivalent petrol or diesel hatchback. Road tax (VED) is currently zero for vehicles of this era, and you will be exempt from London Congestion Charging and many clean air zone fees, depending on local council rules.
Home charging using an overnight tariff will keep your per-mile energy costs exceptionally low. Insurance groups for early Leafs are typically moderate, but always obtain quotes before purchasing. Maintenance is simplified due to the absence of an internal combustion engine, meaning no oil changes, spark plugs, or exhaust replacements, though brakes and suspension components will still require standard servicing. Estimated annual running costs are around £600-£800, factoring in charging, insurance, maintenance, and consumables.
Begin your physical inspection by thoroughly checking the tyres, brakes, and suspension components, keeping in mind that the MOT history from 2022 to 2026 has recorded zero faults or advisories. Pay close attention to the brake discs and pads; because electric vehicles rely heavily on regenerative braking, discs can occasionally suffer from surface rust due to underuse if the car has spent long periods sitting idle.
Inspect the underside of the vehicle for any corrosion on the structural subframes, and check the condition of the wheel arches and sills. Inside the cabin, test all electrical features, including the heater, air conditioning, infotainment system, and the digital instrument cluster. Finally, examine the charging inlet under the front flap to ensure the pins are clean and undamaged, and verify that the car successfully initiates a charge when plugged in.
First registered in November 2012, this electric hatchback has covered just 31,702 miles over its fourteen-year lifespan, averaging roughly 2,200 miles a year. Its MOT history is entirely unblemished, showing passes in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2026 with no defects or advisories noted. While an MOT test checks roadworthiness rather than battery degradation or mechanical health, this clean record and exceptionally low mileage make it a notable find among early EVs.
Early Nissan Leafs are generally robust mechanically and electrically, though their primary vulnerability is natural battery capacity degradation over time.
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