2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · KO14 BUW
2014 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 120,991 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KO14 BUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 120,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KO14 BUW 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 2014 Nissan Qashqai (KO14 BUW) between December 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KO14 BUW Mileage History
- 05/12/202398,948 mi
- 05/08/2024102,565 mi+3,617 mi
- 07/08/2024102,565 mi
- 24/07/2025108,814 mi+6,249 mi
- 28/07/2026120,991 mi+12,177 mi
Average of roughly 8,333 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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