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Nissan Qashqai

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,461 cc

DON 212MOT history

DON 212 is a red diesel Nissan Qashqai first used on 22 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

DON 212 red Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
136,691 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DON 212
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DON 212 was last recorded at 136,691 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,609 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
5,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,691 miles
  • 2025 – 136,609 miles
  • 2024 – 136,498 miles
  • 2023 – 136,032 miles
  • 2022 – 135,477 miles
  • 2021 – 134,291 miles
  • 2020 – 131,073 miles
  • 2019 – 123,384 miles
  • 2018 – 116,390 miles
  • 2017 – 109,470 miles
  • 2016 – 102,145 miles
  • 2015 – 89,144 miles
  • 2014 – 77,887 miles
  • 2012 – 61,554 miles
  • 2011 – 61,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,691 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,691 miles (+82)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,691 miles
    Test number
    823226928154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass136,609 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,609 miles
    Test number
    823073487280
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail136,599 miles (+101)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,599 miles
    Test number
    666038624326
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass136,498 miles (+466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,498 miles
    Test number
    860401205190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass136,032 miles (+555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,032 miles
    Test number
    752273386067
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass135,477 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,477 miles
    Test number
    542706817897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,291 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,291 miles
    Test number
    457742903223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,073 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,073 miles
    Test number
    881168051172
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail131,073 miles (+7,689)4 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,073 miles
    Test number
    539231624249
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass123,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,384 miles
    Test number
    930921289553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail123,383 miles (+6,993)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,383 miles
    Test number
    433974516417
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass116,390 miles (+6,920)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    116,390 miles
    Test number
    186380589091
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass109,470 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,470 miles
    Test number
    556268791052
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail109,470 miles (+7,325)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,470 miles
    Test number
    957695747454
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass102,145 miles (+13,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,145 miles
    Test number
    798275021555
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass89,144 miles (+11,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,144 miles
    Test number
    288620425126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass77,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,887 miles
    Test number
    726971744072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,887 miles (+16,333)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,887 miles
    Test number
    537151044013
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  19. Pass61,554 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,554 miles
    Test number
    307598762298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,536 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,536 miles
    Test number
    527149671246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,535 miles (+11,085)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,535 miles
    Test number
    459113171224
    • DangerousFront pads and discs corroded and pitted.need attentlon
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
  22. Pass50,450 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,450 miles
    Test number
    106028861439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteFront brake discs worn / grooved
    • NoteN/s/f headlight condensation
  23. Fail50,450 miles1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,450 miles
    Test number
    135366161426
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteFront brake discs worn / grooved
    • NoteN/s/f headlight condensation

Questions about DON 212

What vehicle is registration DON 212 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DON 212 on a red diesel Nissan Qashqai first used on 22 May 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does DON 212 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DON 212 is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on DON 212?
The MOT on DON 212 is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DON 212 done?
DON 212 was recorded at 136,691 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 5,774 miles a year.
Has DON 212 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DON 212 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on DON 212 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on DON 212 find?
DON 212 passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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