2021 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · DT70 AHV

The most recent MOT on 26 February 2026 records a pass at 36,592 miles but flags thin front and rear brake pads, front and rear discs that are worn, pitted or scored, and a near‑side rear child‑seat that prevents full belt inspection. The same date also carries a fail for ineffective off‑side and near‑side windscreen wipers. Consequently the vehicle is conditionally roadworthy; it meets the legal minimum for MOT but retains advisory brake wear and a documented wiper defect that requires immediate correction. The recurrence of brake‑pad and disc wear from the 2026 test, absent in earlier records, indicates a worsening trend in the braking system. Mileage has risen from 15,392 miles on 15 February 2024 to 18,696 miles on 28 January 2025, a modest 3,300‑mile increase over eleven months, aligning with typical annual usage. Between the 2025 and 2026 tests the odometer jumped to 36,592 miles, an additional 17,900 miles in just thirteen months, suggesting a marked acceleration in vehicle use during the most recent year. This surge places the car at roughly 7,300 miles per year overall, but the last twelve months have been considerably higher, which can accelerate wear on consumables and suspension components. A prospective buyer should verify the brake condition in person, confirming pad thickness and disc surface integrity, and ensure that any required pad or disc replacement is addressed promptly. The windscreen wipers must be tested for effective clearing; replacement of both blades is advisable. Removal of the rear child‑seat will allow a full inspection of the adult seat belt and seat anchorage. Although tyre wear was noted as near the legal limit in the 2025 test, the tyres have not been recorded since; a visual check for tread depth, sidewall condition and uniform wear is essential. Finally, given the recent mileage surge, a brief inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs and any audible or tactile signs of binding in the steering or rear suspension would be prudent to rule out accelerated component fatigue.