2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · ND62 AEK

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 31 March 2023 at 97,194 miles, but this certification is now over three years old and the car is currently without a valid test certificate. The maintenance trend reveals a pattern of recurring mechanical faults rather than a clean bill of health; the record shows persistent issues with suspension and steering components, tyre wear, and a supplementary restraint system fault that carried through from the failed test two days prior. While the immediate pre-test failures were rectified to secure a pass, the underlying wear patterns in the chassis and braking components suggest ongoing deterioration rather than a resolving trend. The mileage progression from 27,622 miles in October 2015 to 97,194 miles in March 2023 reflects consistent annual accumulation of roughly 8,000 to 11,000 miles, with no suspicious gaps or extended periods of low use that might indicate long-term storage. This rate of roughly 6,900 miles per year over the full 14-year lifespan aligns with typical moderate use, meaning the recorded mileages are consistent with normal wear expectations and there are no anomalies in the service intervals implied by the test dates. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the front and rear suspension assemblies, specifically the track rod end ball joints and their dust covers, which have repeatedly shown slight play and deterioration since at least 2018, and the sub-frame mounting pins and bushes that were flagged as worn in both the 2022 and 2023 tests. The braking system requires close attention given the historical thin brake pads, worn rear discs, and fluctuating service brake performance noted in the most recent test, while the offside front tyre bulge recorded in the March 2023 failure indicates structural separation that demands immediate replacement. The persistent SRS warning lamp fault and the history of edge tyre wear on the nearside rear suggest that a comprehensive check of the airbag system, tyre condition, and suspension geometry is essential before any purchase decision.