2008 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Petrol · SW08 FBK

The most recent MOT entry is from 5 April 2022 at 106 662 mi. That date shows both a “PASS” and a “FAIL” on the same mileage, but no defects were recorded. The same pattern appears in 2021 (a fail on 13 Mar followed by a pass on 16 Mar) and the 2020 test was a clean pass. The lack of any listed defects suggests the failures were either clerical or were remedied before the final pass, but the records give no detail on what caused the initial failures. Overall the MOT history shows a stable trend – there is no evidence of a growing list of faults, and each year the vehicle ultimately passed. However, the repeated fail‑then‑pass cycle does mean that something was flagged each year, even if the nature of the issue is unknown. Because no specific defects are documented, a buyer cannot rely on the MOT alone to confirm the condition of wear‑prone components. At roughly 5 926 mi per year, the 2008 Qashqai’s mileage is low for an 18‑year‑old car. Low mileage can indicate light use, which may mean less wear on the engine, transmission and suspension. Conversely, it can also suggest long periods of inactivity, which can lead to rubber and metal ageing (e.g., seals, hoses, bushings) that are not reflected in the mileage figure.