2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · AF09 NMK

The 2009 Nissan Qashqai presents a passed roadworthiness status as of the most recent test on 15 July 2025 at 196,716 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The DVSA entries show no defects logged at any stage, and the vehicle cleared its final examination without advisory notices. Prior to that pass, the same-day 15 July 2025 test returned a fail with no defects recorded, a pattern repeated on 16 July 2024 when a fail at 184,687 miles was followed by a pass at identical mileage and again with no faults noted. Such paired fail-and-pass entries on the same date with zero recorded defects typically indicate administrative or documentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical non-compliance. Mileage accumulation sits at a reasonable 11,572 miles per year against the vehicle's 17-year lifespan, with the odometer reading 176,088 miles at the 1 July 2023 test, 184,687 miles by 16 July 2024, and 196,716 miles by 15 July 2025. That equates to roughly 8,600 to 12,000 miles annually across the three years, showing consistent use without abrupt spikes or long dormant periods. The sparse record, containing only three test years and no advisories, gives limited insight into consumable replacement cycles but suggests the car was presented in a condition sufficient to avoid flagged wear on tyres, brakes, or suspension components. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the high 196,716-mile total and the model's known susceptibility to rear subframe rust. The tester logged no advisories on coil springs, suspension bushes, or brake discs, yet absence of records is not proof of condition at this mileage. Verify the front and rear brake calipers for binding, check exhaust emissions against current limits, and confirm the paired same-day fail-pass outcomes were clerical rather than concealed mechanical re-tests. Given the clean advisory history, previous keepers appear to have maintained baseline roadworthiness, though the duplicated 2024 and 2025 failures with no defects warrant a check of the DVSA portal for the test station's correction notes. At nearly 200,000 miles, budget for imminent wear on drivetrain mounts and steering joints even where the MOT shows a clear sheet.