2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · CP11 LLO

Five consecutive MOT passes without a single advisory or defect is the defining feature of this 2011 Nissan Qashqai's record, a notably clean sheet for a vehicle of its age. The latest test on 9 January 2026 was passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean passes dating back to January 2022. There are no recurring advisories for suspension bushes, brake components, corrosion, or exhaust issues to track across the history, and no failures at all in the recorded period. On the face of the DVSA data alone, the trend is stable and consistently roadworthy, though it must be stressed that a clean MOT record demonstrates compliance at the point of each annual test rather than proving overall mechanical condition or maintenance quality. The recorded mileage of 59,816 miles over roughly fifteen years equates to around 3,988 miles per year, which is well below the UK average. The annual tests fall consistently in early January each year with no gaps in the testing sequence, suggesting continuous use rather than extended periods off the road. Low annual mileage of this kind typically means slower wear on consumables such as brake discs, pads, tyres, and suspension components, and the absence of any advisories for these items across five tests is consistent with that lighter use. That said, age-related deterioration still applies to a fifteen-year-old vehicle regardless of mileage, particularly to rubber components such as suspension bushes, gaiters, hoses, and seals, which degrade with time as much as with distance. Because the MOT history flags no specific defects, the buyer's inspection should focus on the areas where age rather than mileage tends to bite on this generation of Qashqai. On a test drive, listen for knocks or clonks over uneven surfaces that would indicate worn anti-roll bar links or suspension bushes, and check for any steering pull under braking that could suggest a binding caliper or uneven brake wear. Feel for judder through the brake pedal or steering wheel under firm braking, which points to warped discs, and pay attention to any whining or hesitation from the drivetrain, particularly if the car is fitted with the CVT automatic, where smooth, flare-free acceleration should be confirmed through the full speed range. A pre-purchase inspection should also include a careful look underneath for corrosion on the subframes, brake pipes, and suspension mounting points, since surface rust is common on vehicles of this vintage even when it has not yet reached the threshold for an MOT advisory. Check for oil misting or seepage around the engine and gearbox, verify that the clutch bite point is not excessively high on manual examples, and confirm that all electrics, air conditioning, and emissions-related warning lights behave correctly on start-up. The clean test history is a positive indicator, but it should be treated as a starting point for inspection rather than a substitute for one.