2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · YS60 SNU
2011 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Feb 2011. Recorded mileage 116,703 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS60 SNU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 116,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS60 SNU 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 (YS60 SNU) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
YS60 SNU Mileage History
- 21/10/2024106,505 mi
- 17/10/2025111,689 mi+5,184 mi
- 17/10/2025111,689 mi
- 20/10/2026116,691 mi+5,002 mi
- 22/10/2026116,703 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 5,094 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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