Nissan Leaf Tekna (2014)
2014 Nissan Leaf Tekna
CarHunch analysed 182 real MOT records for the 2014 Nissan Leaf Tekna. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2014 Nissan Leaf Tekna is a concerning buy — only 8.8% pass on first test versus the UK average of 80%, and the median CarHunch score of 45 is well below safety thresholds. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, but the sheer scale of failures means these cars need serious work before they're roadworthy.
With 53,000 miles on the median vehicle, mileage is reasonable for a ten-year-old car, yet the battery-powered drivetrain should theoretically mean fewer mechanical failures than petrol equivalents. The problem here is almost certainly battery degradation and electrical faults — at this age and mileage, Leaf batteries are failing their capacity checks, and that's not a quick fix. Before viewing one, get an independent battery health assessment; if you're not prepared to replace or repair the high-voltage system, walk away.
What to check before buying a 2014 Nissan Leaf Tekna
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 2014 Nissan Leaf Tekna 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.
Half of all 2014 Nissan Leaf Tekna vehicles fall between 40,374 and 69,225 miles.
2014 Nissan Leaf Tekna — Still on the Road
12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
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