2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SH11 XGC
2011 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2011. Recorded mileage 110,406 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH11 XGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 110,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH11 XGC 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 (SH11 XGC) between June 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (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 Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side light (4.4.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
SH11 XGC Mileage History
- 13/06/202397,570 mi
- 07/06/2024103,333 mi+5,763 mi
- 30/05/2025106,179 mi+2,846 mi
- 09/06/2025106,584 mi+405 mi
- 24/10/2025110,406 mi+3,822 mi
Average of roughly 5,425 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
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- Rear Shock Absorber FailureModerate
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