2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · RJ62 FVC
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 55,369 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ62 FVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 55,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ62 FVC 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 (RJ62 FVC) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RJ62 FVC Mileage History
- 15/04/202450,133 mi
- 01/08/202450,528 mi+395 mi
- 28/07/202552,536 mi+2,008 mi
- 28/07/202655,369 mi+2,833 mi
- 28/07/202655,369 mi
Average of roughly 2,292 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Subframe CorrosionSerious
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