
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass135,477 miles (+1,186)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 135,477 miles
- Test number
- 542706817897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,291 miles (+3,218)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 134,291 miles
- Test number
- 457742903223
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass77,887 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 77,887 miles
- Test number
- 726971744072
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass61,554 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 61,554 miles
- Test number
- 307598762298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,536 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 61,536 miles
- Test number
- 527149671246
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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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