2012 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Diesel · JU12 MAK
2012 Nissan Qashqai (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 64,525 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JU12 MAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 64,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
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JU12 MAK 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 (JU12 MAK) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
JU12 MAK Mileage History
- 19/12/202247,921 mi
- 20/12/202353,083 mi+5,162 mi
- 22/12/202353,104 mi+21 mi
- 16/12/202458,552 mi+5,448 mi
- 22/12/202564,525 mi+5,973 mi
Average of roughly 5,518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Subframe CorrosionSerious
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- Rear Shock Absorber FailureModerate
The original dampers are weak and often leak, leaving the back end thumpy and poorly controlled.
- Xtronic CVT FailureSerious
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