2012 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Diesel · E1 LMH
2012 Nissan Qashqai (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 96,615 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E1 LMH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 96,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E1 LMH 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 (E1 LMH) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Under tray Insecure (1.2.1 (g))”; “Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
E1 LMH Mileage History
- 12/09/202370,760 mi
- 06/09/202479,384 mi+8,624 mi
- 05/09/202589,801 mi+10,417 mi
- 15/09/202589,850 mi+49 mi
- 10/08/202696,615 mi+6,765 mi
Average of roughly 8,885 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: Average
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- Rear Subframe CorrosionSerious
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- Rear Shock Absorber FailureModerate
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- Xtronic CVT FailureSerious
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