NISSAN QASHQAI VA61HEJ has 20 MOTs

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This 2012 NISSAN QASHQAI has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 112,162 miles 2 months ago on Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 15:36.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 10th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

VA61HEJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH MARCH 2027112,162 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 2026111,916 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED4TH MARCH 20253RD MARCH 2026105,236 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases From Front/manifold Area. (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED17TH FEBRUARY 2025105,230 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Does Not Provide A View To The Rear (3.3 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Central Rear Seat Belt Buckle Not Functioning As Intended (7.1.2 (d))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Central Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases From Around Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. MINOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 202415TH FEBRUARY 202596,626 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED10TH JANUARY 202496,624 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Worn To The Extent There Is A Serious Risk Of Detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 202315TH FEBRUARY 202492,781 MI
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 202115TH NOVEMBER 202288,425 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 202188,397 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 202011TH NOVEMBER 202182,101 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 202082,101 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Worn To The Extent There Is A Serious Risk Of Detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Worn To The Extent There Is A Serious Risk Of Detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED8TH MAY 20197TH NOVEMBER 202073,336 MI
FAILED7TH MAY 201973,333 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 201812TH NOVEMBER 201969,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Heat Shield Insecure
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 201869,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Pressure Warning Light On
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Heat Shield Insecure
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 201712TH NOVEMBER 201860,564 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 201760,558 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Front Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20161ST NOVEMBER 201749,186 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 201649,121 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201511TH SEPTEMBER 201635,692 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VA61HEJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 55% | MOT Failure Rate: 45%

VA61HEJ MOT Comments

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VA61HEJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 112,162 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,012 miles

VA61HEJ FAQs

This Nissan Qashqai with registration VA61HEJ was manufactured on Friday 17th February 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 112,162 miles, so this Nissan has travelled an average of 8,012 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Nissan Qashqai beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VA61HEJ has a 55% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Nissan Qashqai has had 49 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 16 Major, 5 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Nissan Qashqai is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does VA61HEJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 20th May 2026 VA61HEJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VA61HEJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 20th May 2026 VA61HEJ does have Tax. Read more

When does VA61HEJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for VA61HEJ will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VA61HEJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for VA61HEJ will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 10th March 2027. Read more

When did VA61HEJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VA61HEJ was on Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 15:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VA61HEJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for VA61HEJ we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VA61HEJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for VA61HEJ we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 55% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VA61HEJ?

VA61HEJ is registered as a 2012 Nissan Qashqai. Read more

How many miles has VA61HEJ done?

The odometer reading for VA61HEJ at the last MOT in March 2026 was 112,162 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,012 miles per year. Read more

How old is VA61HEJ?

The vehicle VA61HEJ was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 17th February 2012. Read more

What colour is VA61HEJ?

The official colour of VA61HEJ is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does VA61HEJ have?

VA61HEJ has a 1.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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