2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · HN12 LZR
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 121,241 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN12 LZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 121,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HN12 LZR 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 (HN12 LZR) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HN12 LZR Mileage History
- 13/12/2023105,486 mi
- 05/12/2024113,197 mi+7,711 mi
- 05/12/2024113,197 mi
- 04/12/2025121,241 mi+8,044 mi
- 04/12/2025121,241 mi
Average of roughly 7,971 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
The J10 Qashqai is notorious for severe rusting of the rear subframe, which can lead to MOT failure and expensive repairs.
- Rear Shock Absorber FailureModerate
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- Xtronic CVT FailureSerious
J10 CVTs can whine, overheat or lose drive completely if fluid servicing has been ignored.
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