Nissan Leaf Tekna (2015)
2015 Nissan Leaf Tekna
CarHunch analysed 381 real MOT records for the 2015 Nissan Leaf Tekna. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2015 Nissan Leaf Tekna has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 19.8%, far below the UK average of 80%, making it a genuine reliability concern for used buyers. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety isn't the issue—instead, these vehicles are failing on minor issues that require rectification before they pass.
The median mileage of 49,367 miles is low for an eight-year-old car, suggesting these Leafs have been driven sparingly, yet they still struggle with MOT compliance. With only 0.12 failures per vehicle on average, the problems are scattered and not catastrophic, but if you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection and factor in some remedial work before it passes its test.
What to check before buying a 2015 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 2015 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 2015 Nissan Leaf Tekna vehicles fall between 37,210 and 60,644 miles.
2015 Nissan Leaf Tekna — Still on the Road
47 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 61% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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