2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · FV61 VHL
2011 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 141,281 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV61 VHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 141,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV61 VHL 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 2011 Nissan Qashqai (FV61 VHL) between November 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched Fitted incorrectly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
FV61 VHL Mileage History
- 28/11/2023129,536 mi
- 10/01/2024129,561 mi+25 mi
- 16/09/2024137,085 mi+7,524 mi
- 08/09/2025141,223 mi+4,138 mi
- 22/09/2025141,281 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 6,459 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Qashqai Mk1 (J10)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Shock Absorber FailureModerate
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