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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.

L40 EEH beige Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass157,052 miles
  • 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

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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))
  13. Pass106,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,298 miles
    Test number
    567171532559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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))
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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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