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Nissan Qashqai

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,994 cc

L8 FAGMOT history

L8 FAG is a black diesel Nissan Qashqai first used on 14 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

L8 FAG black Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
140,232 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 FAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 FAG was last recorded at 140,232 miles on 5 May 2026, 9,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2016: 35,772 miles, lower than 66,701 miles on 14 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,413 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,819 miles
Average per year
7,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,232 miles
  • 2025 – 130,413 miles
  • 2024 – 121,799 miles
  • 2023 – 108,261 miles
  • 2022 – 99,618 miles
  • 2021 – 94,775 miles
  • 2020 – 87,767 miles
  • 2019 – 85,336 miles
  • 2018 – 81,084 miles
  • 2017 – 76,338 miles
  • 2016 – 35,772 miles
  • 2015 – 66,701 miles
  • 2013 – 61,885 miles
  • 2012 – 49,491 miles
  • 2011 – 38,477 miles
  • 2010 – 24,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,232 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front fog lamp missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,232 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    140,232 miles
    Test number
    140347500493
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail140,230 miles (+9,817)1 dangerous3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,230 miles
    Test number
    966021037499
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,413 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    130,413 miles
    Test number
    117969233722
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail130,413 miles (+8,614)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,413 miles
    Test number
    129030415593
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass121,799 miles (+398)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    121,799 miles
    Test number
    833648605580
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp bracket broken but adequately secured
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (outer) (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail121,401 miles (+13,140)5 dangerous8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,401 miles
    Test number
    908379191302
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front door handle faulty intermitently
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper not tested for effectiveness
    • AdvisoryFront wheels misaligned
    • AdvisoryRepair to exhaust

  7. Pass108,261 miles (+8,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,261 miles
    Test number
    114948981559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass99,618 miles (+4,843)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,618 miles
    Test number
    925167718343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  9. Pass94,775 miles (+7,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,775 miles
    Test number
    141550696656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  10. Pass87,767 miles (+2,431)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,767 miles
    Test number
    494029186445
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass85,336 miles (+4,252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,336 miles
    Test number
    650358770937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass81,084 miles (+4,746)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,084 miles
    Test number
    523647161953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,338 miles (+40,566)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,338 miles
    Test number
    456699259407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,772 miles (-30,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    35,772 miles
    Test number
    412890037967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass66,701 miles (+4,816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,701 miles
    Test number
    899254715028
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass61,885 miles (+12,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,885 miles
    Test number
    949232853207
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass49,491 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,491 miles
    Test number
    948427742230
    • NoteN/s/f lower suspension arm bush perishing
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn to 2mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

  18. Fail49,491 miles (+11,014)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,491 miles
    Test number
    538427642258
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f lower suspension arm bush perishing
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn to 2mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

  19. Pass38,477 miles (+14,132)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,477 miles
    Test number
    175763851209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,345 miles
    Test number
    834854250249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 FAG

Does L8 FAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 FAG is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 FAG?
The MOT on L8 FAG is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 FAG done?
L8 FAG was recorded at 140,232 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 7,406 miles a year.
Has L8 FAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 FAG has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 FAG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 FAG find?
L8 FAG passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 9 more.

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