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Nissan Qashqai

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 DFEMOT history

LS12 DFE is a black petrol Nissan Qashqai first used on 18 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LS12 DFE black Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
95,291 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 DFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 DFE was last recorded at 95,291 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,287 miles · 15 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,291 miles
  • 2025 – 83,438 miles
  • 2024 – 75,818 miles
  • 2023 – 70,534 miles
  • 2022 – 55,336 miles
  • 2021 – 47,458 miles
  • 2020 – 41,130 miles
  • 2019 – 35,970 miles
  • 2018 – 31,175 miles
  • 2017 – 27,658 miles
  • 2016 – 24,250 miles
  • 2015 – 19,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,291 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Stone chip to windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,291 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    95,291 miles
    Test number
    291382097269
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail95,287 miles (+11,849)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,287 miles
    Test number
    261587419074
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass83,438 miles4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,438 miles
    Test number
    174530155010
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp slight damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail83,438 miles (+7,620)1 dangerous3 major4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,438 miles
    Test number
    722353243148
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp slight damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,818 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,818 miles
    Test number
    915291164080
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chip to windscreen

  6. Fail75,818 miles (+5,284)2 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,818 miles
    Test number
    736695932815
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chip to windscreen

  7. Pass70,534 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,534 miles
    Test number
    963043899018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,531 miles (+15,195)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,531 miles
    Test number
    473843179237
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass55,336 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,336 miles
    Test number
    764768834533
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front undertray partly insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil slightly low

  10. Fail55,336 miles (+7,878)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,336 miles
    Test number
    505900812309
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front undertray partly insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil slightly low

  11. Pass47,458 miles (+6,328)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,458 miles
    Test number
    122155605511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

  12. Pass41,130 miles (+5,160)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    41,130 miles
    Test number
    655697865263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,970 miles
    Test number
    618082632569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,970 miles (+4,795)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,970 miles
    Test number
    771298973289
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass31,175 miles (+3,517)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,175 miles
    Test number
    619093589048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass27,658 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,658 miles
    Test number
    467833144325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,250 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    24,250 miles
    Test number
    439600196015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    19,875 miles
    Test number
    577569385092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 DFE

Does LS12 DFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 DFE is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 DFE?
The MOT on LS12 DFE is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 DFE done?
LS12 DFE was recorded at 95,291 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 6,526 miles a year.
Has LS12 DFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 DFE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 DFE 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 LS12 DFE find?
LS12 DFE passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split; front brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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