Nissan
Leaf E + N Connecta
1,988 MOT tests analysed. sits above the UK fleet average — here's where Leaf E + N Connectas pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 10.5 points above the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — a confident result.
Pass
88.0%
Pass-after-fix
2.1%
Fail
9.6%
Avg miles
30,565
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
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The picture
Leaf E + N-Connecta: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 1,988 MOT tests, the Leaf E + N-Connecta returns 88.0% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a defective wiper blade. A seriously damaged tyre and wipers that don't clear the screen round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 30,565, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
Wiper blade defective
40 occurrences · 2.0% of tests
- 02
A tyre seriously damaged
32 occurrences · 1.6% of tests
- 03
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
29 occurrences · 1.5% of tests
- 04
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
18 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 05
A tyre seriously damaged
18 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 06
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
17 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 07
A tyre cords visible or damaged
15 occurrences · 0.8% of tests
- 08
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
7 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 09
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
5 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
- 10
Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured
4 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 2 failures
£40–£90
If every one of this Leaf E + N Connecta's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Owner reports · Honest John
What owners actually report.
Verbatim faults logged by owners on honestjohn.co.uk over recent years. We didn't summarise — these are the words people typed in.
Where it falls short
Many key details remain unconfirmed for now.
Buying or keeping a Leaf E + N Connecta?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Leaf E + N Connecta and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.