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MS56 ALE

2011 Nissan Qashqai N-tec

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,146 mi
Last recorded159,146 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS56 ALE
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai N-tec
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 159,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 152,103 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 152,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking BLEED NIPPLE (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced LEDS (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working LEDS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 145,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 138,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 138,729 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 132,734 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 132,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 128,282 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 118,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Pass 14 Mar 2018 109,767 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 109,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,137 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 99,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertrays

Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,334 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 15 Sep 2015 79,334 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Qashqai N-tec?

Based on 769 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,720
Miles/Year
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1
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MS56 ALE is a 2011 Nissan Qashqai N-tec in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Nissan Qashqai N-tec fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MS56 ALE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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MS56 ALE is a 2011 Nissan Qashqai N-tec, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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