2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DL18 ABN

The vehicle currently lacks a valid MOT certificate after the 11 April 2026 test at 54,555 miles returned a failure with no defects recorded, leaving its immediate roadworthiness unconfirmed. Prior to that, the Qashqai demonstrated a stable maintenance trend, passing every annual examination from 18 May 2022 through 9 April 2025 with zero advisories or faults logged. The absence of any recorded mechanical or structural concerns across those four tests indicates consistent upkeep, yet the latest anomalous fail disrupts an otherwise clean history. Mileage progression aligns with light private use for an eight-year-old vehicle. The odometer advanced from 30,910 miles at the May 2022 test to 35,060 by April 2023, then 40,912 in April 2024, 45,621 in April 2025, and 54,555 by April 2026. Annual increments stayed between roughly 4,700 and 8,900 miles, averaging near 6,800 per year. No extended gaps appear in the testing schedule, and the gradual accumulation suggests the previous owner avoided high-load commercial duty. Such low stress typically preserves suspension components and drivetrain longevity. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the sparse defect record. The tester never flagged worn suspension bushes, corroded subframes, binding calipers, or exhaust emissions issues, but age invites unseen degradation. Verify the specific cause of the April 2026 failure, as DVSA systems sometimes log administrative rejects without listed defects. Examine brake disc thickness, coil spring integrity, and underbody structural integrity for rust. Check tyre tread and wiper blades as consumables, though none required attention in history. The clean advisory sheet implies basic care, yet the failed certificate demands a fresh pass before road use.