2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SA12 AEB

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT pass from 28 October 2025 at 150,214 miles, yet the accompanying advisories reveal a maintenance trajectory shifting from reactive repairs to deferred consumable and suspension care. In the October 2024 tests, the Qashqai failed on parking brake inefficiency and a non-functioning side repeater before a retest four days later cleared those faults, but the 2025 examination surfaced fresh severe deterioration of the offside front constant velocity boot and suspension arm ball joint dust cover. Persistent oil leakage since 2024 and tyres worn uniformly to the legal margin indicate previous owners addressed safety failures promptly yet neglected routine wear items. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical yearly use for a 14-year-old vehicle, recording 116,321 miles in October 2022, 122,939 by October 2023, 138,133 at the October 2024 failure, and 150,214 by the 2025 test. The annual increments of roughly 6,600, 15,200 and 12,000 miles show no prolonged standing or abrupt high-load periods, though the DVSA history begins only at eight years of age, leaving earlier upkeep unverified. Steady progression suggests consistent commuting rather than neglect through disuse. A buyer should physically verify the front sub-frame corrosion first noted in October 2024 as not seriously weakened; absence from the 2025 advisory list does not confirm remediation. The offside front inner constant velocity boot and suspension arm ball joint dust cover require urgent inspection for splits that will admit road grit to critical joints. Tyres all round sit close to the legal limit and must be measured for edge wear patterns. The non-excessive oil leak demands source identification, likely sump or valve cover, given its recurrence across three tests. Rear brake discs show wear but remain within tolerance, while the parking brake mechanism that failed on the nearside rear in 2024 should be exercised to confirm balanced operation. The rear registration plate deterioration is cosmetic but may fail future readability standards. Overall, the Qashqai remains roadworthy with a current certificate, but the converging advisories on drivetrain gaiters and suspension protection point to impending repair costs if left unaddressed.