2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · GK61 XZD
2011 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 139,109 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK61 XZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 139,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK61 XZD 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 (GK61 XZD) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
GK61 XZD Mileage History
- 15/08/2023112,835 mi
- 16/08/2023112,835 mi
- 04/09/2024130,193 mi+17,358 mi
- 18/09/2025139,104 mi+8,911 mi
- 08/10/2025139,109 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 12,225 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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- Rear Subframe CorrosionSerious
The J10 Qashqai is notorious for severe rusting of the rear subframe, which can lead to MOT failure and expensive repairs.
- Rear Shock Absorber FailureModerate
The original dampers are weak and often leak, leaving the back end thumpy and poorly controlled.
- Xtronic CVT FailureSerious
J10 CVTs can whine, overheat or lose drive completely if fluid servicing has been ignored.
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