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2012 Nissan Leaf SV

Price on request

105,750 miles
Used
Arlington, WA

98/100 suitability for First Car

Condition-adjusted · −2 for wear

The vehicle is in good condition with minor exterior scratches.

Reviewed 5 interior and 2 exterior photos. (1 non-vehicle images skipped.)

Rust ✓ · No visible rust.
Dents / body −2 · Minor scratches on door.
Interior ✓ · Interior appears clean and well-maintained.
Listing notes ✓
Mileage for age ✓ · Typical mileage for the age (105,750 mi over ~14 yr)

Estimated from listing photos; may miss hidden or un-photographed damage.

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Full suitability report

First Car suitability

2012 Nissan Leaf

89 /100

Confidence: Moderate — 80% of the scoring weight is backed by data

Safety 90/100

4.5 / 5 NHTSA stars (averaged) weight 50%

Reliability Index 84/100

57 NHTSA complaints on record weight 38%

Fuel Economy 100/100

99 MPG combined (EPA) weight 13%

Recall Risk n/a

No NHTSA recall data available.

The 2012 Nissan Leaf has an overall suitability score of 89 out of 100, making it a strong candidate for a first car. The safety factor is a significant contributor to this score, with a rating of 90 out of 100, based on an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from the NHTSA. This indicates a high level of safety performance. Reliability is another important aspect, with a score of 84 out of 100, which considers 57 complaints recorded by the NHTSA. This suggests a relatively reliable performance, though the presence of complaints should be noted.

Fuel economy is a standout feature for the Leaf, achieving a perfect score of 100 out of 100, with an impressive 99 MPG combined as per EPA estimates. This makes it an economical choice in terms of fuel efficiency. However, the recall risk factor is unavailable due to a lack of NHTSA recall data, which means this aspect of the vehicle's suitability cannot be assessed. The overall confidence in the suitability score is moderate, as 80% of the scoring weight is supported by available data.