2011 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Diesel · L222 AEB
2011 Nissan Qashqai (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 154,686 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L222 AEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 154,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L222 AEB 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 (L222 AEB) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 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 (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
L222 AEB Mileage History
- 14/09/2024130,867 mi
- 26/09/2024130,876 mi+9 mi
- 15/09/2025143,928 mi+13,052 mi
- 29/08/2026154,551 mi+10,623 mi
- 07/09/2026154,686 mi+135 mi
Average of roughly 12,031 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: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear Subframe CorrosionSerious
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- 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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