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A used rear panel that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
The Nissan Leaf ran in two clear generations: the first-generation ZE0/AZE0 from 2011 to 2017, and the second-generation ZE1 from 2018 onwards. These two generations use completely different body shells, so a rear panel from a first-gen car will not fit a second-gen car or vice versa. Always confirm which generation your car belongs to before sourcing a panel from a breaker.
No — 2016 falls within the first-generation Leaf (ZE0/AZE0, 2011–2017), while 2018 marks the start of the entirely redesigned second-generation ZE1. The rear panels are pressed for completely different body shells and are not interchangeable across this boundary. Confirm your generation with the breaker using your registration so they can pull the correct part.
Trim level does not affect rear panel fitment on the Nissan Leaf — the underlying pressing is the same across Visia, Acenta, N-Connecta, and Tekna grades within the same generation. That said, higher trims may have had different factory finishes, badges, or prep holes for sensors or trim strips, so minor cosmetic differences are possible on a used part. Confirm any cosmetic expectations with the breaker, but the panel itself will fit regardless of the trim it came from.
The first-generation Leaf received a mid-cycle update with the AZE0 variant introduced for 2013, which brought some exterior revisions. Whether the rear panel pressing changed between early ZE0 cars and later AZE0 cars is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration, as mid-generation pressing changes are not something we can state with certainty. Name your exact model year when contacting a breaker to make sure the panel matches.
Yes — the Leaf has only ever been sold as a five-door hatchback in the UK, so there is no body style variation to worry about when sourcing a rear panel. This makes matching straightforward: the main variables are generation (first-gen 2011–2017 or second-gen 2018 onwards) and any mid-generation pressing differences. Provide your registration to the breaker and they can cross-reference the exact panel required.
No — powertrain specification, including battery capacity (24 kWh, 30 kWh, 40 kWh, or 62 kWh variants), has no bearing on rear panel fitment. The panel is a bodywork pressing determined by generation and body style, not by what is under the floor. Focus on confirming your generation with the breaker and you can disregard engine or battery details entirely for this part.