2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · SM12 VHX
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 123,558 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM12 VHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/06/2026
- 123,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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SM12 VHX 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 (SM12 VHX) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
SM12 VHX Mileage History
- 08/06/2024118,889 mi
- 26/06/2024118,892 mi+3 mi
- 16/06/2025121,125 mi+2,233 mi
- 17/06/2025121,125 mi
- 16/06/2026123,558 mi+2,433 mi
Average of roughly 2,311 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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