NISSAN QASHQAI2009 · 1.5L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status despite a history of immediate MOT failures followed by passes. The most recent test conducted on 17 March 2023 at 138,285 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This follows a pattern seen in February 2022 where the car failed the initial test but passed upon re-test, suggesting the owner is proactive in rectifying identified faults immediately to ensure the vehicle remained legal for road. At 17 years old, the 2009 Nissan Qashai has averaged approximately 8,134 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical UK usage patterns for a family vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent use, with 11,061 miles covered between February 2021 and February 2022, and another 9,973 miles recorded between February 2022 and March 2023. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and corrosion of braking systems. While the MOT record is clean of recurring advisories or structural failures, the age and mileage of the vehicle necessitate a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and underbody. A buyer should specifically check for wear on control arm bushes and shock absorbers as these are common failure points on this model at high mileage. Given the 138,000-mile mark, inspecting for oil leaks and checking the condition of the exhaust pipework is also vital, as these areas are not always captured during a standard MOT test.