2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DK61 FFU
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 97,047 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK61 FFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 97,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK61 FFU 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 2012 Nissan Qashqai (DK61 FFU) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
DK61 FFU Mileage History
- 10/02/202377,881 mi
- 09/02/202483,064 mi+5,183 mi
- 10/02/202590,255 mi+7,191 mi
- 10/02/202590,255 mi
- 23/02/202697,047 mi+6,792 mi
Average of roughly 6,311 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Qashqai Mk1 (J10)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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