2012 NISSAN QASHQAI1.5L Diesel

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent inspection on February 19 2026 at 115,047 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows an improving pattern as the car has transitioned from intermittent failures to consecutive clean passes. While the history indicates instances of non-compliance, the recent clean sheet suggests that the current owner is proactive in addressing identified faults to ensure the vehicle meets legal roadworthiness standards. At 115,047 miles over 14 years, the vehicle averages approximately 8,200 miles per annum, which aligns with typical national averages for a family crossover of this age. There is a notable spike in usage between November 2023 and December 2024, where the car covered over 16,000 miles in just thirteen months. This rapid accumulation of mileage likely accelerated wear on consumable components, explaining the failures noted during the 2023 and 2024 tests. However, the mileage has since settled into a more consistent usage pattern between test intervals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that likely caused the failures in 2023 and 2024, although the record does not specify the exact mechanical reasons for those declines. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and lateral links is essential as these are common points of failure on this model. The structural integrity of the underbody and sills should also be examined for corrosion, as older Nissan vehicles are prone to surface rust despite a clean MOT pass. Testing the brake system for binding calipers or thin discs will confirm if the recent high-mileage period stressed the braking hardware.