Known APK problem
Nissan Leaf II: tyres
On the Nissan Leaf II the APK inspector finds tyres problems 80% more often than on cars of the same age: at 7–8 years 9.5%, against about 5.3% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Too little tread (at least 1.6 mm), cracks or uneven wear.
How to check it at the viewing
Check the tread and look for uneven wear: that points to an alignment problem. The DOT code on the tyre tells its age.
Ask the seller: How old are the tyres, and has the car been aligned recently?
By age
Share of inspected Nissan Leaf IIs with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | Leaf II | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | B | 16.9% | 13.0% | 1.3× |
| 3 – 4 years | C | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.9× |
| 5 – 6 years | B | 19.7% | 14.1% | 1.4× |
| 5 – 6 years | C | 6.6% | 4.7% | 1.4× |
| 7 – 8 years | B | 22.1% | 15.8% | 1.4× |
| 7 – 8 years | C | 9.5% | 5.3% | 1.8× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 7–8 years
| Model | Tyres | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Leaf II | 9.5% | 1.8× |
| MINI Clubman F54 | 15.3% | 1.0× |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan | 14.5% | 0.9× |
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 16.3% | 1.0× |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse W205 | 13.1% | 0.8× |
| Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron | 13.1% | 0.8× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Nissan Leaf II often have tyres problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 7–8 years the inspector found a tyres defect on 9.5% of inspected Nissan Leaf IIs, against about 5.3% of all cars of the same age (1.8×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the tyres on a used Nissan Leaf II?
Check the tread and look for uneven wear: that points to an alignment problem. The DOT code on the tyre tells its age.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know