2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · YF11 AAE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a worsening condition regarding front-end components. While it passed the most recent test in August 2025, the report revealed multiple new defects including a severely deteriorated inner drive consistent CV boot and worn suspension arm bushes and ball joints. This follows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative maintenance, suggesting that components are only addressed once they reach the point of failure during inspection rather than through scheduled replacement. The recorded mileage of 126,410 miles is consistent with the vehicle's fifteen-year age, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. The data shows a relatively steady usage pattern, with roughly 3,700 miles driven between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 2,336 miles between late 2024 and 2025. This consistent mileage suggests the car is used regularly, which accounts for the gradual wear on rubber components and mechanical joints seen in the inspection history. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the history shows recurring issues with ball joints, dust covers, and anti-roll bar linkages. The repeated deterioration of ball joint dust covers across multiple years indicates that the rubber components in the steering assembly are prone to failing prematurely. Additionally, the offside front inner drive shaft should be checked for grease leakage, as the recently noted deteriorated boot can quickly lead to expensive drive shaft damage if not replaced immediately.