2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · YC62 ABV

The 2012 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and consistently maintained roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 15 October 2025 at 135,685 miles passed cleanly with zero defects recorded. This follows a pattern of uneventful passes in 2023 and 2022, indicating the vehicle currently meets all required safety and emissions standards. The maintenance trend remains stable, showing no worsening mechanical or structural deterioration over the recorded period. The annual mileage accumulation sits at roughly 9,692 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. Between the September 2022 test at 120,869 miles and the September 2023 test at 127,171 miles, the odometer advanced by 6,302 miles. The following year, up to the October 2024 test at 132,042 miles, saw a similar accumulation of 4,871 miles. The most recent increment to 135,685 miles by October 2025 represents a slightly lower annual running of 3,643 miles. A minor anomaly exists in the 2024 record, where a test on 24 September resulted in a failure despite no defects being recorded, followed by a clean pass just eight days later on 2 October at the exact same mileage of 132,042 miles. This suggests a potential data recording error or an aborted test rather than a sudden mechanical failure. Although the MOT record is entirely free of advisories or recorded failures, a pre-purchase inspection must account for the natural aging of a 135,685-mile vehicle. Buyers should physically inspect the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, as high-mileage Nissan Qashqais commonly suffer from deteriorated ride height and cracking. Brake discs and pads require close examination for lipping and uneven wear, while the exhaust system should be checked for corrosion, particularly around the flexi-joint and mounting points. The underbody and sills must be inspected for structural rust, a known issue for this generation, alongside a thorough check of the tyre condition and age, as older rubber can perish even with adequate tread depth.