
Nissan Qashqai
Beige · Diesel · 2009 · 1,461 cc
L40 EEHMOT history
L40 EEH is a beige diesel Nissan Qashqai first used on 29 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,052 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 157,052 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,133 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 EEH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Qashqai
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 EEH was last recorded at 157,052 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,052 miles · 19 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,133 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 157,052 miles
- 2024 – 148,034 miles
- 2023 – 140,102 miles
- 2022 – 133,776 miles
- 2021 – 128,134 miles
- 2020 – 122,192 miles
- 2019 – 114,060 miles
- 2018 – 106,298 miles
- 2017 – 99,634 miles
- 2016 – 92,994 miles
- 2015 – 84,445 miles
- 2014 – 65,246 miles
- 2013 – 39,300 miles
- 2012 – 20,861 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear rear axle corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust mounting defective brackets corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 12 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,052 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 157,052 miles
- Test number
- 418549217058
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear axle corrosion
Fail157,052 miles (+9,018)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,052 miles
- Test number
- 415934519456
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear axle corrosion
Pass148,034 miles (+7,932)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 148,034 miles
- Test number
- 907818776007
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass140,102 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 140,102 miles
- Test number
- 745791336582
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail140,102 miles (+6,326)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,102 miles
- Test number
- 531225280264
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,776 miles1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 133,776 miles
- Test number
- 235462778710
- MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly loose both wing mirrors slight play (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed latch loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryKnocking noise detected during retest, nsf ,suspected gearbox problem seek further dealer advise ASAP
Fail133,776 miles (+5,642)6 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,776 miles
- Test number
- 817417901277
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly loose both wing mirrors slight play (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed latch loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass128,134 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 128,134 miles
- Test number
- 574942869512
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail128,130 miles (+5,938)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,130 miles
- Test number
- 665163043879
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass122,192 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 122,192 miles
- Test number
- 383588067318
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail122,189 miles (+8,129)6 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,189 miles
- Test number
- 811004029249
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield loose
Pass114,060 miles (+7,762)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 114,060 miles
- Test number
- 884431678638
- AdvisoryCentre and exhaust heat shields insecure
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass106,298 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 106,298 miles
- Test number
- 567171532559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,298 miles (+6,664)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,298 miles
- Test number
- 198089978687
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass99,634 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 99,634 miles
- Test number
- 207409342654
- AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail99,634 miles (+6,640)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,634 miles
- Test number
- 937689793735
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,994 miles (+8,549)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 92,994 miles
- Test number
- 675761787644
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes debonding, resulting in movement but not excessive
Pass84,445 miles (+19,199)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 84,445 miles
- Test number
- 746322655163
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass65,246 miles (+25,946)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 65,246 miles
- Test number
- 715848544101
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes starting to split slightly.
- NoteOffside front tyre getting low on tread.
Pass39,300 miles (+18,439)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 39,300 miles
- Test number
- 539229273178
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass20,861 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 20,861 miles
- Test number
- 896754562154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L40 EEH
- Does L40 EEH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 EEH is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L40 EEH?
- The MOT on L40 EEH is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 EEH done?
- L40 EEH was recorded at 157,052 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 10,133 miles a year.
- Has L40 EEH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 EEH has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 EEH ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L40 EEH find?
- L40 EEH passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear rear axle corrosion.
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