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BK18 VAU

2018 Nissan Qashqai

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,897 mi
Last recorded59,897 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Nissan Qashqai38,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 VAU
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 59,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 59,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 52,980 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 45,106 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 39,489 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 39,426 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 32,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 24,811 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Qashqai?

Based on 6,506,323 MOT tests across 610,730 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,921
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
610,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,242
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BK18 VAU is a 2018 Nissan Qashqai in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Nissan Qashqai models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 38,885 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Qashqai fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 50,242 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK18 VAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Qashqai typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 8 years old, this Nissan Qashqai is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BK18 VAU registered?

BK18 VAU is a 2018 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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