2007 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · RY07 KGJ
2007 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 159,085 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY07 KGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 159,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY07 KGJ 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 2007 Nissan Qashqai (RY07 KGJ) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 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: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (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: “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
RY07 KGJ Mileage History
- 09/09/2024147,435 mi
- 09/09/2024147,435 mi
- 15/09/2025153,332 mi+5,897 mi
- 15/09/2025153,332 mi
- 08/09/2026159,085 mi+5,753 mi
Average of roughly 5,838 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: 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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