2012 Nissan Leaf Electricity · VN62 RYW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on March 27 2026 at 51,339 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving pattern as the owner addressed critical mechanical failures identified the previous year. While the car failed just one day prior due to an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint, the immediate re-test and subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicate that the owner is responsive to safety-critical faults once flagged by the tester. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 51,339 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 3,667 miles per year. This low usage typically suggests less wear on the electric powertrain and braking system. However, the data gap between March 2024 and March 2026 shows only 4,710 miles driven, meaning the vehicle likely sits for long periods. Such periods of inactivity can lead to the degradation of rubber suspension bushes and the seizing of brake calipers or discs, as moisture accumulates on components that are not regularly exercised. A physical inspection should focus on the front suspension geometry due to the recurring nature of faults. The 2024 failure flagged both anti-roll bar linkages and an offside ball joint, while the 2026 failure focused on the nearside ball joint. A buyer should verify that these components were replaced with high-quality parts and check for any remaining play in the ball joints or steering rack. Additionally, the missing offside rear road wheel fixing noted in 2024 necessitates ensuring all wheel bolts are currently torqued and no signs of thread damage are present on the hubs.