2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · VK59 XEO
2009 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 147,080 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK59 XEO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 147,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK59 XEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Nissan Qashqai (VK59 XEO) between September 2012 and August 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VK59 XEO Mileage History
- 17/09/201220,821 mi
- 09/09/201330,649 mi+9,828 mi
- 06/09/201440,236 mi+9,587 mi
- 11/09/201548,642 mi+8,406 mi
- 10/09/201659,916 mi+11,274 mi
- 04/09/201771,154 mi+11,238 mi
- 14/01/201978,987 mi+7,833 mi
- 05/05/202096,013 mi+17,026 mi
- 05/05/202096,013 mi
- 03/08/2021112,884 mi+16,871 mi
- 04/08/2021112,886 mi+2 mi
- 15/08/2022123,257 mi+10,371 mi
- 30/08/2022123,257 mi
- 25/08/2023127,949 mi+4,692 mi
- 23/08/2024134,565 mi+6,616 mi
- 26/08/2025140,744 mi+6,179 mi
- 20/08/2026147,080 mi+6,336 mi
- 20/08/2026147,080 mi
Average of roughly 9,069 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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