2008 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · BK08 EEN
2008 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 138,124 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK08 EEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 138,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK08 EEN MOT History
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 2008 Nissan Qashqai (BK08 EEN) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
BK08 EEN Mileage History
- 23/05/2024129,841 mi
- 19/06/2025134,295 mi+4,454 mi
- 25/06/2025134,364 mi+69 mi
- 18/06/2026138,047 mi+3,683 mi
- 23/06/2026138,124 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 3,976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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