2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · BJ62 AEM

The 2025‑10‑10 MOT passed the Nissan Qashqai with no defects, only an advisory note that the near‑side and off‑side front suspension arm ball joints show slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)). The record shows a stable maintenance pattern, with no new failures since the 2023 test and only minor suspension wear reported in the latest assessment. Mileage has risen from 16,805 miles in 2015 to 61,422 miles in 2025, averaging about 4,400 miles per year, which is modest for a 14‑year‑old vehicle and suggests light use or extended periods of inactivity. The gap between the 2018 MOTs at 34,483 miles and the 2022 test at 52,527 miles represents an accumulation of 18,044 miles over four years, while the intervals from 2023 to 2024 (3,401 miles) and 2024 to 2025 (2,126 miles) confirm regular usage without abrupt mileage spikes. A buyer should therefore inspect the front suspension ball joints and bushes for excessive wear, verify the integrity of the CV joint boots after the 2023 split, examine the condition and thickness of the front brake discs for pitting or corrosion, and check tyre sidewall markings and pressure following the 2018 tyre fitting irregularity. Functional wiper blades and windscreen condition should also be confirmed, while a visual check for structural rust on the chassis and suspension mounting points will complete the assessment.