2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · EK12 MHM
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 134,942 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK12 MHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 134,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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EK12 MHM 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 (EK12 MHM) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover damage to sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EK12 MHM Mileage History
- 16/10/2023122,058 mi
- 24/10/2023122,414 mi+356 mi
- 27/10/2024130,250 mi+7,836 mi
- 21/11/2025134,918 mi+4,668 mi
- 24/11/2025134,942 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 6,111 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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