2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · Y45 ALY
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 77,131 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y45 ALY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 77,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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Y45 ALY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Nissan Qashqai (Y45 ALY) between February 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Y45 ALY Mileage History
- 03/02/20159,658 mi
- 03/02/20159,658 mi
- 27/05/201510,259 mi+601 mi
- 11/05/201623,463 mi+13,204 mi
- 21/06/201735,337 mi+11,874 mi
- 26/05/201839,044 mi+3,707 mi
- 25/05/201946,471 mi+7,427 mi
- 02/06/202049,839 mi+3,368 mi
- 29/05/202151,017 mi+1,178 mi
- 21/05/202256,291 mi+5,274 mi
- 03/06/202361,676 mi+5,385 mi
- 25/05/202466,438 mi+4,762 mi
- 22/05/202571,790 mi+5,352 mi
- 23/05/202677,131 mi+5,341 mi
Average of roughly 5,972 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Subframe CorrosionSerious
The J10 Qashqai is notorious for severe rusting of the rear subframe, which can lead to MOT failure and expensive repairs.
- Rear Shock Absorber FailureModerate
The original dampers are weak and often leak, leaving the back end thumpy and poorly controlled.
- Xtronic CVT FailureSerious
J10 CVTs can whine, overheat or lose drive completely if fluid servicing has been ignored.
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