2008 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Petrol · KU08 RAX
2008 Nissan Qashqai (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2008. Recorded mileage 102,436 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU08 RAX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 102,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU08 RAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Nissan Qashqai (KU08 RAX) between May 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
KU08 RAX Mileage History
- 12/05/201119,505 mi
- 26/06/201232,211 mi+12,706 mi
- 29/06/201341,567 mi+9,356 mi
- 28/06/201449,996 mi+8,429 mi
- 09/04/201556,118 mi+6,122 mi
- 29/03/201659,272 mi+3,154 mi
- 15/05/201762,454 mi+3,182 mi
- 15/05/201762,454 mi
- 21/05/201864,514 mi+2,060 mi
- 04/06/201965,798 mi+1,284 mi
- 07/02/202068,233 mi+2,435 mi
- 24/02/202170,070 mi+1,837 mi
- 25/02/202170,070 mi
- 14/01/202274,158 mi+4,088 mi
- 17/01/202274,158 mi
- 25/10/202278,394 mi+4,236 mi
- 25/10/202385,895 mi+7,501 mi
- 11/10/202489,789 mi+3,894 mi
- 16/10/202595,189 mi+5,400 mi
- 16/10/202595,189 mi
- 05/10/2026102,435 mi+7,246 mi
- 05/10/2026102,436 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,385 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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