2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · ND12 LSE
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 108,801 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND12 LSE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 108,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND12 LSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Nissan Qashqai (ND12 LSE) between May 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
ND12 LSE Mileage History
- 18/05/201525,510 mi
- 18/05/201525,510 mi
- 21/06/201633,460 mi+7,950 mi
- 20/06/201744,987 mi+11,527 mi
- 18/06/201850,103 mi+5,116 mi
- 11/10/201850,350 mi+247 mi
- 26/09/201959,045 mi+8,695 mi
- 27/09/201959,251 mi+206 mi
- 15/01/202172,616 mi+13,365 mi
- 15/01/202172,616 mi
- 13/01/202282,519 mi+9,903 mi
- 13/01/202282,520 mi+1 mi
- 06/01/202392,604 mi+10,084 mi
- 13/01/202392,684 mi+80 mi
- 12/01/202498,639 mi+5,955 mi
- 12/01/202498,639 mi
- 17/03/2025103,605 mi+4,966 mi
- 17/03/2025103,604 mi-1 mi
- 23/02/2026108,801 mi+5,197 mi
- 23/02/2026108,801 mi
Average of roughly 7,733 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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