2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · WL61 PPV
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 147,534 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,534 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL61 PPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 147,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WL61 PPV 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 (WL61 PPV) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WL61 PPV Mileage History
- 12/02/2024124,613 mi
- 13/02/2024124,614 mi+1 mi
- 29/03/2025131,440 mi+6,826 mi
- 24/03/2026147,423 mi+15,983 mi
- 27/03/2026147,534 mi+111 mi
Average of roughly 10,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Shock Absorber FailureModerate
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