Nissan Qashqai Named Most Clocked Car in UK for 2025
Britain's most clocked car models of 2025 have been unveiled by vehicle history platform carVertical, with the Nissan Qashqai leading the alarming Top 20 list. Motoring experts caution that this widespread odometer fraud can directly distort a vehicle's market value, leaving unsuspecting buyers with costly surprises.
Popular SUVs Repeatedly Targeted for Mileage Manipulation
The research highlights that popular SUV models are a repeated target for clocking scams. Family favourites like the Volvo XC60 and Volvo XC90, often chosen for their space, comfort and practicality, continue to feature prominently in mileage manipulation checks. In fact, the Volvo XC60 ranked as the second most commonly clocked model, with 8.4% of vehicles affected, followed closely by the Volvo XC90 at 7.2%.
While the Qashqai topped the list for the highest share of clocked vehicles, the most extreme mileage rollbacks were discovered elsewhere. The Land Rover Defender recorded the largest average reduction, with a staggering 59,201 miles wiped from the odometer. The Vauxhall Insignia (40,896 miles) and Mercedes-Benz S-Class (40,742 miles) also stood out for substantial average rollbacks.
Expert Warns About Fast-Moving Used Car Market Vulnerabilities
Matas Buzelis, motoring expert at carVertical, explained: "As one of Britain's best-selling family SUVs, the Nissan Qashqai is a very popular choice in the UK used car market, with large numbers of vehicles available and regularly bought and sold. That level of demand can make it more vulnerable to mileage manipulation, particularly in a fast-moving market where cars are expected to sell quickly."
He continued: "When a model is popular and widely available, buyers may feel pressure to act fast, which can reduce the amount of scrutiny carried out. In those conditions, clocking can slip through unnoticed unless the right checks are in place. Clocking is one of those scams that often looks harmless until you are the one paying for it."
Buzelis emphasized the compounding damage of repeated fraud: "What makes clocking particularly damaging is that it can happen more than once. A vehicle can be altered, sold on and altered again, each time appearing to be a better deal than it really is. That's why checking mileage patterns through a vehicle's history matters - you're not looking for one perfect reading, but for consistency over time."
Complete List of UK's 20 Most Clocked Cars for 2025
- Nissan Qashqai
- Volvo XC60
- Volvo XC90
- Nissan Juke
- Porsche 911
- Land Rover Defender
- Peugeot 208
- Vauxhall Astra
- Mercedes-Benz C Class
- Honda Civic
- Vauxhall Vivaro
- Audi A6
- Fiat 500
- Vauxhall Insignia
- BMW Z4
- Land Rover Range Rover
- Land Rover Discovery
- Vauxhall Corsa
- Mercedes-Benz S Class
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Class
The comprehensive data serves as a crucial warning for used car buyers across the United Kingdom to conduct thorough vehicle history checks before making any purchase decisions.
