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BL18 YKM

2018 Nissan Qashqai

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,081 mi
Last recorded94,081 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Nissan Qashqai38,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 YKM
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 94,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE / DEVOID OF TREAD / APPROX 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE / APPROX 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 82,370 miles

Front front brake pad anti-rattle springs not fitted correctly

Pass 3 Jan 2024 75,330 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 68,515 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 68,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 57,764 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 42,545 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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BL18 YKM is a 2018 Nissan Qashqai in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL18 YKM, 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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BL18 YKM is a 2018 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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