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EA18 SXU

2018 Nissan Qashqai · Petrol · 1197cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 8 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2018
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£190

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2018 Nissan Qashqai Petrol 1197cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 53,598 miles on the clock, averaging 6,247 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.2 DIG-T engine is known for hra2. Common Nissan Qashqai issues include parking sensors (ultrasonic rear sensors) and battery (starter battery, non-hybrid).

MOT & Mileage History for EA18 SXU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
53,598
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2021
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
6,247

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading53,598 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,256
Average per year6,247
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA18 SXU 20k28k37k45k54k '21'26'23

Check EA18 SXU

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,598 miles
Since last MOT+7,256 miles
PASS
Mileage46,342 miles
Since last MOT+6,810 miles
PASS
Mileage39,532 miles
Since last MOT+5,979 miles
PASS
Mileage33,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,553 miles
Since last MOT+5,496 miles
PASS
Mileage28,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,057 miles
Since last MOT+8,456 miles
PASS
Mileage19,601 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Nissan Qashqai

These are the most commonly reported problems on Nissan Qashqai models (2014–2021), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Parking sensors (ultrasonic rear sensors)

Sensors fail due to water ingress or wiring corrosion, causing false readings or total dropout. · Typical repair: £150-£400 (sensor + labour; full bumper repaint if damaged adds £200).[1][5]

Battery (starter battery, non-hybrid)

Premature failure from high drain by infotainment/ECUs, or poor earth connections. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (battery + diagnostic/alternator check).[1][5]

Infotainment/NissanConnect system (touchscreen, sat-nav, Bluetooth)

Software glitches, freezing, or touchscreen unresponsiveness; backup camera fails too. · Typical repair: £200-£600 (software update/module reset; full unit £800+).[1]

Front suspension (lower control arm bushes/rubber mounts)

Bushes split/crack from poor quality rubber, causing play. · Typical repair: £250-£500 per side (bushes + alignment).[5]

HRA2

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA18 SXU
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2018
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier18 — March 2018 to August 2018

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About EA18 SXU

What car is EA18 SXU?

EA18 SXU is an blue Nissan Qashqai, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2018.

What is the mileage of EA18 SXU?

The last recorded mileage for EA18 SXU was 53,598 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA18 SXU passed its MOT?

EA18 SXU has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2026.

Is EA18 SXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA18 SXU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EA18 SXU?

EA18 SXU is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.