NISSAN QASHQAI2012 · 1.6L PETROL

The 2012 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and largely improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 10 October 2025 at 82,425 miles. That test passed with only two minor advisories: slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint and a worn outer edge on the nearside front tyre. This represents a significant improvement over the preceding years, which were marked by recurring suspension and braking issues. The pattern suggests a previous owner addressed a backlog of wear items, moving from a period of neglect toward more attentive upkeep. The mileage profile tells a story of very light use. Over its fourteen years, the car has covered just 82,425 miles, averaging roughly 5,888 miles annually. The MOT record shows a notable gap between October 2021 and October 2024, during which the mileage jumped from 60,605 to 77,398 miles, adding 16,793 years in three years. This suggests the vehicle may have been stood for a period before being used more frequently. The low overall mileage is a double-edged sword: while it limits wear on major mechanical components, prolonged standing can cause seized brakes, perished rubber bushes, and dry-rot in tyres. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension, which has been a recurring weak point. Slight play in ball joints appeared in 2022 and again in 2025, indicating a pattern of wear that may return. The front brake pads were flagged as eighty percent worn in October 2024, and the offside rear brake disc was worn and pitted in the same test. These items may have been replaced ahead of the 2025 test, but a buyer should verify pad thickness and disc condition to confirm. The offside front anti-roll bar ball joint advisory from 2023 also warrants a check, as these components degrade with age regardless of mileage. Tyre condition has been flagged in three of the last five tests, including both front tyres in 2022 and the nearside front in 2025. This recurring issue suggests either a tracking or alignment problem or simply deferred replacement. A buyer should inspect all four tyres for uneven wear and request evidence of any recent wheel alignment. The slightly frayed offside front seat belt webbing noted in 2022 should also be examined, as belt integrity is critical and replacements are not always documented. Overall, the vehicle appears to have been brought up to standard recently, but the history of recurring minor faults demands a thorough, hands-on inspection before purchase.