2012 NISSAN QASHQAI1.5L Diesel

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by a clean pass on 12 December 2025 at 66,280 miles. This most recent test recorded no defects or advisories, suggesting the car is in a healthy state. Previous failures were minor and rectified quickly, such as the 2024 failure for a non-functional dipped beam and the 2020 failure for insufficient washer fluid. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 14 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,734 miles per year. The record shows periods of very light use, particularly between August 2021 and August 2022, where the odometer moved only 1,200 miles. A more significant increase in usage occurred between December 2024 and December 2025, with the vehicle covering nearly 10,000 miles in a single year. A recurring theme in the history is the condition of the braking system. The tester flagged worn, pitted, or scored brake discs in March 2023, December 2024, and as far back as July 2019. While these were often advisories rather than failures, the persistence of pitting suggests the car spent long periods stationary, allowing surface corrosion to build up on the discs. The clean pass in December 2025 implies these components have finally been replaced or refurbished. A buyer should verify the current condition of the brake discs and pads to ensure the 2025 pass reflects a full replacement rather than a marginal pass. The August 2016 test mentioned a corroded exhaust system and uneven tyre wear on the front edges. Although these are old entries, checking the exhaust for structural integrity and the front tyres for irregular wear patterns would be prudent to determine if alignment issues persisted.