2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · DS12 GLJ
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 174,681 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS12 GLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 174,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS12 GLJ 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 (DS12 GLJ) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 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 (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
DS12 GLJ Mileage History
- 11/06/2024163,932 mi
- 06/06/2025169,223 mi+5,291 mi
- 06/06/2025169,224 mi+1 mi
- 10/06/2026174,681 mi+5,457 mi
- 10/06/2026174,681 mi
Average of roughly 5,385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Shock Absorber FailureModerate
The original dampers are weak and often leak, leaving the back end thumpy and poorly controlled.
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