2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SA59 UKE
2009 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 165,177 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA59 UKE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2026
- 165,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA59 UKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Nissan Qashqai (SA59 UKE) between September 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SA59 UKE Mileage History
- 20/09/201228,317 mi
- 17/09/201342,784 mi+14,467 mi
- 25/09/201457,560 mi+14,776 mi
- 17/09/201573,871 mi+16,311 mi
- 17/03/201681,523 mi+7,652 mi
- 18/03/201681,523 mi
- 21/03/201795,502 mi+13,979 mi
- 14/05/2018109,976 mi+14,474 mi
- 01/05/2019118,264 mi+8,288 mi
- 04/11/2020129,529 mi+11,265 mi
- 05/11/2020129,529 mi
- 03/11/2021135,127 mi+5,598 mi
- 13/11/2021135,128 mi+1 mi
- 08/11/2022140,178 mi+5,050 mi
- 08/11/2022140,178 mi
- 02/11/2023146,981 mi+6,803 mi
- 02/11/2023146,981 mi
- 05/11/2024153,095 mi+6,114 mi
- 05/11/2024153,095 mi
- 01/11/2025158,073 mi+4,978 mi
- 24/10/2026165,177 mi+7,104 mi
Average of roughly 9,712 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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