2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · NA54 YDS
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 114,173 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA54 YDS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2025
- 114,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NA54 YDS 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 (NA54 YDS) between October 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NA54 YDS Mileage History
- 19/10/2022100,240 mi
- 20/06/2023103,687 mi+3,447 mi
- 22/04/2024108,054 mi+4,367 mi
- 26/04/2024108,115 mi+61 mi
- 04/04/2025114,173 mi+6,058 mi
Average of roughly 5,667 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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
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