2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · AE68 TFY
2018 Nissan Qashqai (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 71,133 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE68 TFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 71,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE68 TFY 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 2018 Nissan Qashqai (AE68 TFY) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 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: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
AE68 TFY Mileage History
- 19/08/202452,291 mi
- 19/08/202561,645 mi+9,354 mi
- 19/08/202561,645 mi
- 17/08/202671,131 mi+9,486 mi
- 17/08/202671,133 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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