2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · VE17 AAJ

The most recent test on 2 July 2025 shows a pass at 44,894 miles, and the overall maintenance trend is stable. The vehicle failed on the same day at the same mileage, yet no defects were recorded on either entry, which typically points to an administrative reason, a test abort, or a minor rectification that did not warrant a fault listing. There is no evidence of mechanical degradation in the recorded history, and the previous two passes, in May 2024 at 38,418 miles and July 2022 at 29,479 miles, also returned clear results. This is a clean MOT record. The mileage pattern is low and consistent. At roughly 4,988 miles per year, this Qashqai has covered about 6,400 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and about 8,900 miles between the 2022 and 2024 tests. There are no large jumps or long gaps suggesting heavy commercial use, track time, or excessive motorway miles. The car has had light, steady use. The only point of note is that the last MOT expired over a year ago in July 2026, so the car is currently untested and will need a fresh certificate before lawful road use. Because the record shows no recurring faults, the car does not present an obvious mechanical red flag. Still, a buyer should inspect the consumables that low mileage does not protect. The suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and coil springs can perish from standing, so check for creaks, uneven tyre wear, and corrosion on the brake discs. The brake calipers should be checked for binding, and the underside should be examined for surface corrosion on the subframes, sills, and floor pans. These are the areas that typically break before the drivetrain on a lightly used nine-year-old Nissan.