2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · VO12 XBT
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 69,492 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO12 XBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 69,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO12 XBT 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 (VO12 XBT) between April 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
VO12 XBT Mileage History
- 30/04/202569,400 mi
- 09/05/202569,401 mi+1 mi
- 29/06/202669,485 mi+84 mi
- 29/07/202669,486 mi+1 mi
- 09/09/202669,492 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 68 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: Average
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