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Nissan Qashqai

Beige · Petrol · 2012 · 1,997 cc

L18 KAEMOT history

L18 KAE is a beige petrol Nissan Qashqai first used on 13 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 101,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

L18 KAE beige Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,777 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 KAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 KAE was last recorded at 101,777 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,829 miles · 1 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
948 miles
Average per year
8,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,777 miles
  • 2024 – 100,829 miles
  • 2023 – 99,345 miles
  • 2022 – 96,366 miles
  • 2021 – 80,446 miles
  • 2020 – 67,870 miles
  • 2019 – 48,510 miles
  • 2018 – 36,303 miles
  • 2017 – 25,517 miles
  • 2016 – 22,617 miles
  • 2015 – 16,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,777 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil level on minimum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,777 miles (+948)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,777 miles
    Test number
    354814870444
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass100,829 miles (+1,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    100,829 miles
    Test number
    398387880934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,345 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,345 miles
    Test number
    871189705462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,912 miles (+2,546)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,912 miles
    Test number
    567658718164
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass96,366 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,366 miles
    Test number
    514630074594
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  6. Fail96,264 miles (+15,818)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,264 miles
    Test number
    358505525871
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  7. Pass80,446 miles (+12,576)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,446 miles
    Test number
    167607381263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,870 miles (+19,360)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,870 miles
    Test number
    528275048715
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass48,510 miles (+12,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,510 miles
    Test number
    115649751599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass36,303 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,303 miles
    Test number
    749274066162
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeats six and seven folded away at time of test, personal items in boot

  11. Fail36,303 miles (+10,786)1 major4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,303 miles
    Test number
    503226555692
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeats six and seven folded away at time of test, personal items in boot

  12. Pass25,517 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    25,517 miles
    Test number
    629168282703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,617 miles (+5,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,617 miles
    Test number
    293952327921
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass16,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    16,979 miles
    Test number
    677270775181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 KAE

Does L18 KAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 KAE is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 KAE?
The MOT on L18 KAE is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 KAE done?
L18 KAE was recorded at 101,777 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 8,142 miles a year.
Has L18 KAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 KAE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L18 KAE 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 L18 KAE find?
L18 KAE passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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