2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · R12 WAY
2018 Nissan Qashqai (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 41,941 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R12 WAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 41,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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R12 WAY 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 2018 Nissan Qashqai (R12 WAY) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))”.
R12 WAY Mileage History
- 13/01/202325,246 mi
- 26/01/202430,995 mi+5,749 mi
- 23/01/202535,699 mi+4,704 mi
- 27/01/202535,881 mi+182 mi
- 30/01/202641,941 mi+6,060 mi
Average of roughly 5,479 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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