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Nissan Qashqai

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L16 PLCMOT history

L16 PLC is a black diesel Nissan Qashqai first used on 2 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

L16 PLC black Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
135,807 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 PLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 PLC was last recorded at 135,807 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,772 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
10,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,807 miles
  • 2024 – 126,408 miles
  • 2023 – 119,499 miles
  • 2022 – 112,069 miles
  • 2021 – 103,554 miles
  • 2020 – 96,231 miles
  • 2019 – 87,483 miles
  • 2018 – 70,777 miles
  • 2017 – 55,082 miles
  • 2016 – 39,885 miles
  • 2015 – 28,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,807 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,807 miles (+35)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,807 miles
    Test number
    631940486672
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail135,772 miles (+9,364)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,772 miles
    Test number
    142627983990
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play dust cover split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play dust cover split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass126,408 miles (+151)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,408 miles
    Test number
    584153081696
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail126,257 miles (+6,758)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,257 miles
    Test number
    833111063389
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose to calliper leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn to cords. 215/55R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass119,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,499 miles
    Test number
    104617954847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,495 miles (+7,426)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,495 miles
    Test number
    742624090145
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass112,069 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,069 miles
    Test number
    404311191815
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Fail112,062 miles (+8,508)4 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,062 miles
    Test number
    883419723238
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass103,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,554 miles
    Test number
    824471961756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,554 miles (+7,323)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,554 miles
    Test number
    824837629135
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass96,231 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,231 miles
    Test number
    346759631079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail96,231 miles (+8,748)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,231 miles
    Test number
    443118488173
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass87,483 miles (+16,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,483 miles
    Test number
    725155088566
    • AdvisoryTyres worn on edges
  14. Pass70,777 miles (+15,695)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,777 miles
    Test number
    759302950545
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
  15. Pass55,082 miles (+15,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,082 miles
    Test number
    728666078617
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  16. Pass39,885 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,885 miles
    Test number
    693661088368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres beginning to perish and crack
  17. Fail39,871 miles (+11,671)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,871 miles
    Test number
    302098720052
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres beginning to perish and crack
  18. Pass28,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,200 miles
    Test number
    628708905179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 PLC

Does L16 PLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 PLC is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 PLC?
The MOT on L16 PLC is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 PLC done?
L16 PLC was recorded at 135,807 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 10,193 miles a year.
Has L16 PLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 PLC has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 PLC 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 L16 PLC find?
L16 PLC passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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