2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DK63 ONT
2013 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 168,475 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK63 ONT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 168,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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DK63 ONT 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 (DK63 ONT) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steer”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
DK63 ONT Mileage History
- 19/12/2023133,979 mi
- 18/12/2024150,822 mi+16,843 mi
- 19/12/2024150,824 mi+2 mi
- 15/01/2026168,470 mi+17,646 mi
- 16/01/2026168,475 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 16,605 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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