2017 NISSAN QASHQAI1.2L PETROL

The 2017 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 16 September 2025 at 52,220 miles. The only defect recorded on that date was a slightly distorted Offside Front inner wheel rim, a minor cosmetic and structural concern that does not immediately compromise safety but warrants monitoring. Comparing this to the 2023 test cycle reveals a clear resolution of a recurring brake wear issue. The vehicle failed its 26 September 2023 test on thin front and rear brake pads, then passed just three days later on 29 September 2023 after a retest, indicating the owner addressed the consumable wear promptly. The trend since then has been stable, with a completely defect-free pass recorded on 12 September 2024 at 46,794 miles. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of light, steady use. Over nine years, the vehicle has covered 52,220 miles, averaging roughly 5,800 miles annually. The intervals between MOTs confirm this pattern: 5,681 miles between September 2022 and September 2023, 5,724 miles between September 2023 and September 2024, and 5,426 miles between September 2024 and September 2025. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer readings that would suggest long periods of disuse or tampering. The data is clean and linear, consistent with a single regular commuter or domestic user. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the front suspension and steering geometry, given the recurring wheel rim distortion flagged on the Offside Front in 2025 and the Offside Rear in both 2022 and 2023. Repeated rim damage often points to a history of kerb strikes or pothole impacts, which can stress suspension bushes, track rod ends, and coil springs over time. Check the inner rim edges for fresh dents and have the tracking and wheel alignment verified on a four-wheel rig. The brake system, while recently renewed based on the 2023 advisory history, should be inspected for uneven disc wear and binding calipers, particularly at the rear, where the 2023 failure originated. Lift the vehicle and examine the subframe and inner sill seams for corrosion, as even low-mileage nine-year-old vehicles can develop structural surface rust if kept in a coastal or salted-road environment. The tyre sidewall condition deserves attention too, given the 2023 failure for a deep cut reaching the cords on the Offside Rear, which suggests the vehicle may have been driven over sharp debris or with underinflated rubber in the past.