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Nissan Leaf buying guide (Ireland, 2026)

What a used Nissan Leaf costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 144 for sale right now.

Our take on the Nissan Leaf

A 2023 Nissan Leaf typically advertises at €16,350 and a 2018 one at €11,500, so it loses roughly 7% of its value a year at that age, slower than most cars. It's an electric car: no engine oil, timing belt or clutch to worry about. At the NCT, the 2021–2022 cars do better than other cars the same year.

Check a Nissan Leaf's priceNCT pass rate by year

Used Nissan Leaf prices by year

Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.

Nissan Leaf NCT pass rate

How often Nissan Leafs pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).

Most common reasons a 2021 Nissan Leaf fails: wheels & tyres (5.2% of tests), brake test (rollers) (3.9% of tests, more than most cars), brakes (3.8% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (2.5% of tests).

Cheap fixes before the NCT (eBay.ie): Tyre tread depth gaugeBrake pads for the Nissan LeafWiper blades for the Nissan Leaf

Parts and upgrades for the Nissan Leaf

Parts for the Nissan Leaf on eBay.ie

New and used parts from Irish and UK sellers. Check the part number or fit before you buy.

Brake padsCheck front or rear, and the disc size if there are twoSee on eBay.ie →Brake discsReplace in pairs, with new padsSee on eBay.ie →Wiper bladesSplit or smearing blades can fail the NCTSee on eBay.ie →BulbsA blown bulb is an easy NCT failSee on eBay.ie →12V batteryCheck the size and terminal layoutSee on eBay.ie →

Example photos, not the exact product (Wikimedia Commons): Treemonster86, CC BY-SA 3.0; Tharish, CC BY-SA 3.0; Wesha, Public domain; Mib18, CC BY-SA 3.0; Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Upgrades for the Nissan Leaf

Popular add-ons. The mats are made for this model; the rest fit most cars. More car accessories →

Floor matsMade to fit the Nissan LeafSee on eBay.ie →CarPlay screenAdds Apple CarPlay (and usually Android Auto) to a car without it: sits on the dashSee on eBay.ie →Wireless CarPlay adapterFor cars that already have CarPlay with a cableSee on eBay.ie →Reversing cameraMakes parking easier; some CarPlay screens come with oneSee on eBay.ie →Phone holderKeeps your phone off your lap for directionsSee on eBay.ie →Dash camFootage settles insurance arguments quicklySee on eBay.ie →

Example photos, not the exact product (Wikimedia Commons): Keystones, CC BY-SA 3.0; Butterhimmel, CC BY-SA 4.0; Sunnyboy122, CC0; https://www.flickr.com/photos/banoootah_qtr/, CC BY 2.0; Shixart1985, CC BY 2.0; Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Before you buy a used Nissan Leaf

Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask for the service history and receipts, and take it for a proper test drive. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.

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