2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · SG62 VME
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 145,265 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SG62 VME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 145,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SG62 VME 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 (SG62 VME) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
SG62 VME Mileage History
- 19/11/2022113,366 mi
- 10/11/2023121,151 mi+7,785 mi
- 15/10/2024133,917 mi+12,766 mi
- 01/11/2025145,262 mi+11,345 mi
- 03/11/2025145,265 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 10,789 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: 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
The original dampers are weak and often leak, leaving the back end thumpy and poorly controlled.
- Xtronic CVT FailureSerious
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