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Nissan Qashqai

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S40 GWAMOT history

S40 GWA is a white petrol Nissan Qashqai first used on 21 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

S40 GWA white Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,720 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 GWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 GWA was last recorded at 122,720 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 12,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Mar 2020: 66,823 miles, lower than 66,882 miles on 29 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,639 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,081 miles
Average per year
9,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,720 miles
  • 2025 – 110,639 miles
  • 2024 – 101,052 miles
  • 2023 – 88,947 miles
  • 2022 – 79,651 miles
  • 2021 – 69,938 miles
  • 2020 – 66,823 miles
  • 2019 – 56,193 miles
  • 2018 – 45,768 miles
  • 2017 – 37,517 miles
  • 2016 – 29,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,720 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front imbalance just met

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside front tyre showing wear on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,720 miles (+12,081)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,720 miles
    Test number
    728343206430
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
  2. Pass110,639 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,639 miles
    Test number
    733509886212
    • 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))
  3. Fail110,627 miles (+9,575)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,627 miles
    Test number
    948677961193
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass101,052 miles (+12,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,052 miles
    Test number
    462800803324
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass88,947 miles (+9,296)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,947 miles
    Test number
    222122188453
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass79,651 miles (+9,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,651 miles
    Test number
    253822553702
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play nsf (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass69,938 miles (+3,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,938 miles
    Test number
    437631213026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass66,823 miles (-59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,823 miles
    Test number
    475872283163
    • AdvisoryFront imbalance just met
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre showing wear on outer edge
  9. Fail66,882 miles (+10,689)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,882 miles
    Test number
    707570878344
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront imbalance just met
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre showing wear on outer edge
  10. Pass56,193 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,193 miles
    Test number
    658010026761
    • AdvisorySlight play from nearside front drop link
  11. Fail56,193 miles (+10,425)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,193 miles
    Test number
    332562451885
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play from nearside front drop link
  12. Pass45,768 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,768 miles
    Test number
    220521468770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,767 miles (+8,250)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,767 miles
    Test number
    542802454040
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass37,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,517 miles
    Test number
    396324544411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail37,516 miles (+8,473)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,516 miles
    Test number
    174787402129
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass29,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,043 miles
    Test number
    646593958665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 GWA

Does S40 GWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 GWA is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 GWA?
The MOT on S40 GWA is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 GWA done?
S40 GWA was recorded at 122,720 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 9,397 miles a year.
Has S40 GWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 GWA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 GWA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S40 GWA find?
S40 GWA passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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