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Nissan Qashqai

Grey · Petrol · 2018 · 1,197 cc

LX18 KAUMOT history

LX18 KAU is a grey petrol Nissan Qashqai first used on 6 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 81,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

LX18 KAU grey Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
81,982 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX18 KAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
6 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX18 KAU was last recorded at 81,982 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 13,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,470 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,512 miles
Average per year
9,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,982 miles
  • 2025 – 68,470 miles
  • 2024 – 55,135 miles
  • 2023 – 46,076 miles
  • 2022 – 37,525 miles
  • 2021 – 27,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,982 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 Feb 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,982 miles (+13,512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    81,982 miles
    Test number
    518242230768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    68,470 miles
    Test number
    385555948879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted x 2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail68,468 miles (+13,333)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,468 miles
    Test number
    335349759282
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted x 2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dated 32/21 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 32/21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 20/21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 29/21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 18/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass55,135 miles (+9,059)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    55,135 miles
    Test number
    741814843754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,076 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    46,076 miles
    Test number
    532971613032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,539 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    40,539 miles
    Test number
    666178059275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,274 miles (+2,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    40,274 miles
    Test number
    287015990447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass37,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,525 miles
    Test number
    777237407530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,525 miles (+10,043)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,525 miles
    Test number
    377371376826
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass27,482 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    27,482 miles
    Test number
    302326650971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Fail27,474 miles1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,474 miles
    Test number
    236461697297
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Questions about LX18 KAU

Does LX18 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX18 KAU is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX18 KAU?
The MOT on LX18 KAU is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX18 KAU done?
LX18 KAU was recorded at 81,982 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 9,599 miles a year.
Has LX18 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX18 KAU has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LX18 KAU 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 LX18 KAU find?
LX18 KAU passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner rim; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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