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2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · ML61 ABV

ML61 ABV

2011 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 83,350 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
NISSAN QASHQAI
Year / Origin
2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 12 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
83,350 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 12 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2011
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistently clean testing record. The most recent inspection conducted on 14 October 2025 at 83,350 miles resulted in no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all statutory safety requirements. This follows a clean pass in October 2024 at 73,789 miles, suggesting that the previous owners proactively addressed any minor issues that might have caused a failure. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. Between December 2022 (61,056 miles) and December 2023 (66,997 miles), the car covered only 5,941 miles, showing a trend of light use. The brief failure recorded on 7 October 2024 at 73,785 miles, which was rectified just two days later to pass the test, suggests a minor consumable or light bulb adjustment issue that was quickly resolved rather than a systemic mechanical failure. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to low-mileage neglect, such as rubber-based suspension bushes and tyres, which can perish or crack over time despite minimal use. While the MOT history shows no structural corrosion or brake issues, checking for rust on the sills and underbody remains essential given the vehicle's age. The low annual mileage also necessitates verifying that engine fluids and oil have been changed according to time intervals to prevent internal degradation during long periods of standing.

ML61 ABV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
  • 83,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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ML61 ABV Mileage History

  1. 16/12/202261,056 mi
  2. 14/12/202366,997 mi+5,941 mi
  3. 07/10/202473,785 mi+6,788 mi
  4. 09/10/202473,789 mi+4 mi
  5. 14/10/202583,350 mi+9,561 mi

Average of roughly 7,885 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

ML61 ABV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 23:44
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Nissan Qashqai (ML61 ABV) between December 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.

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