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EK12 MXC

2012 Nissan Qashqai · Diesel · 1461cc

Purple Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1461cc
ColourPurple
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 2012 Nissan Qashqai Diesel 1461cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 109,382 miles on the clock, averaging 6,831 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 dCi engine is known for crankshaft connecting rod bearings (main/rod bearings).

MOT & Mileage History for EK12 MXC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
109,382
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,831

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,382 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,831
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EK12 MXC 35k53k72k91k109k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,382 miles
Since last MOT+2,046 miles
PASS
Mileage107,336 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
PASS
Mileage107,185 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,182 miles
Since last MOT+826 miles
PASS
Mileage106,356 miles
Since last MOT+7,691 miles
PASS
Mileage98,665 miles
Since last MOT+13,657 miles
PASS
Mileage85,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,008 miles
Since last MOT+6,014 miles
PASS
Mileage78,994 miles
Since last MOT+9,344 miles
PASS
Mileage69,650 miles
Since last MOT+8,806 miles
PASS
Mileage60,844 miles
Since last MOT+7,716 miles
PASS
Mileage53,128 miles
Since last MOT+9,300 miles
PASS
Mileage43,828 miles
Since last MOT+9,053 miles
PASS
Mileage34,775 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Nissan Qashqai

These are the most commonly reported problems on Nissan Qashqai models (2006–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Crankshaft connecting rod bearings (main/rod bearings)

Premature wear or failure due to oil starvation from poor circulation, manufacturing tolerances, or contaminated/delayed oil changes.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 MXC
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1461cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEK — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EK12 MXC

What car is EK12 MXC?

EK12 MXC is an purple Nissan Qashqai, diesel (1461cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EK12 MXC?

The last recorded mileage for EK12 MXC was 109,382 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EK12 MXC passed its MOT?

EK12 MXC has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2026.

Is EK12 MXC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EK12 MXC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EK12 MXC?

EK12 MXC is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.