2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · CA63 ARR
2013 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 115,264 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA63 ARR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 115,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA63 ARR 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 2013 Nissan Qashqai (CA63 ARR) between August 2025 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Pinch Bolt Missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
CA63 ARR Mileage History
- 19/08/2025111,362 mi
- 29/08/2025111,362 mi
- 28/08/2026115,258 mi+3,896 mi
- 06/10/2026115,264 mi+6 mi
- 07/10/2026115,264 mi
Average of roughly 3,441 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Qashqai Mk1 (J10)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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