2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · WK12 VLT
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 139,532 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK12 VLT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 139,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WK12 VLT 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 (WK12 VLT) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WK12 VLT Mileage History
- 06/03/2024114,538 mi
- 24/02/2025127,217 mi+12,679 mi
- 24/02/2025127,217 mi
- 20/02/2026139,532 mi+12,315 mi
- 20/02/2026139,532 mi
Average of roughly 12,749 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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- Rear Subframe CorrosionSerious
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- Rear Shock Absorber FailureModerate
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