2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · VK12 MBY
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 109,245 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK12 MBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2024
- 109,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK12 MBY 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 (VK12 MBY) between February 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VK12 MBY Mileage History
- 07/02/202293,026 mi
- 24/10/2023107,478 mi+14,452 mi
- 08/03/2024109,212 mi+1,734 mi
- 05/06/2024110,212 mi+1,000 mi
- 23/07/2024109,245 mi-967 mi
Average of roughly 6,605 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Nissan Qashqai Mk1 (J10)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear Subframe CorrosionSerious
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- Rear Shock Absorber FailureModerate
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- Xtronic CVT FailureSerious
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