2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · KA57 KEV
2018 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 95,886 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA57 KEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/10/2026
- 95,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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KA57 KEV 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 2018 Nissan Qashqai (KA57 KEV) between March 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached upper nut insecure cut with grinder (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KA57 KEV Mileage History
- 30/03/202351,099 mi
- 14/03/202470,625 mi+19,526 mi
- 29/09/202482,038 mi+11,413 mi
- 25/09/202588,553 mi+6,515 mi
- 13/10/202695,886 mi+7,333 mi
Average of roughly 12,652 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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