Nissan Leaf E + 3.zero (2019)

138 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92% first-time pass rate

2019 Nissan Leaf E + 3.zero

CarHunch analysed 138 real MOT records for the 2019 Nissan Leaf E + 3.zero. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2019 Nissan Leaf E+ 3.Zero is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 92% first-time pass rate that sits 12 percentage points above the UK average—and dangerous defects affecting only 13% of the cohort, well below the concern threshold. This is an electric car doing what it should: minimal mechanical failure risk compared to combustion engines.

These 138 vehicles average just 34,345 miles at test time, suggesting they're being driven moderately and cared for, though advisories average 4 per vehicle—typical wear items like wiper blades and minor trim issues rather than structural problems. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection is still wise to check battery health and charging port condition, but the MOT data suggests mechanical reliability won't be your headache.

Generally reliable 12% above UK average
92%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
29,294
typical mileage
20,039–43,209 middle half
13%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.41
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 Nissan Leaf E + 3.zero

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Nissan Leaf E + 3.zero vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,039
low mileage
29,294
typical
43,209
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Nissan Leaf E + 3.zero vehicles fall between 20,039 and 43,209 miles.

2019 Nissan Leaf E + 3.zero — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 128 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.

128 128 2022 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.41
Avg failures per vehicle
4
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Nissan Leaf E + 3.zero:

2020