2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · N5 AKU
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 40,595 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N5 AKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 40,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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N5 AKU 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 (N5 AKU) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
N5 AKU Mileage History
- 16/11/202238,079 mi
- 05/12/202339,151 mi+1,072 mi
- 06/12/202339,160 mi+9 mi
- 13/12/202440,018 mi+858 mi
- 08/12/202540,595 mi+577 mi
Average of roughly 822 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: Good
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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
The original dampers are weak and often leak, leaving the back end thumpy and poorly controlled.
- Xtronic CVT FailureSerious
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