2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · PE12 LCZ
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 95,790 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE12 LCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 95,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE12 LCZ 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 (PE12 LCZ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
PE12 LCZ Mileage History
- 22/07/202484,393 mi
- 29/07/202590,444 mi+6,051 mi
- 06/08/202590,444 mi
- 21/07/202695,790 mi+5,346 mi
- 22/07/202695,790 mi
Average of roughly 5,703 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: Average
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