2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · J19 FBF
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 105,258 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J19 FBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 105,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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J19 FBF 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 (J19 FBF) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 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 (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
J19 FBF Mileage History
- 26/07/202375,212 mi
- 25/07/202486,188 mi+10,976 mi
- 25/07/202595,637 mi+9,449 mi
- 27/07/2026105,230 mi+9,593 mi
- 29/07/2026105,258 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 9,986 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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