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BL68 MKZ

2018 Nissan Qashqai

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,066 mi
Last recorded75,066 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Nissan Qashqai38,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL68 MKZ
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 75,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall impact damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel injector starting to blow requires attention

Pass 2 Jan 2025 67,391 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 67,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 59,799 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 59,799 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished/split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 51,406 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 51,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 39,311 miles

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

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

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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BL68 MKZ is a 2018 Nissan Qashqai in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL68 MKZ, 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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BL68 MKZ is a 2018 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 31 December 2018.

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