2019 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · AJ54 ADJ

A broadly clean DVSA roadworthiness record defines this 2019 Nissan Qashqai, with five consecutive MOT passes between May 2022 and October 2025 and no advisory items recorded at the most recent test on 20 October 2025. The only flags across the entire history are two tyre-related advisories: an offside front tyre noted as worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge in November 2022, and a nearside rear tyre flagged for slight damage, cracking, or perishing in November 2024. Neither escalated into a failure, and the absence of any further advisories on suspension, braking, exhaust, lighting, or corrosion suggests the structure and mechanical consumables have remained within test thresholds throughout the recorded testing life. At seven years old and 32,447 recorded miles, the vehicle averages around 4,635 miles per year, which is notably below the typical annual accumulation for a family crossover of this vintage. The MOT mileage progression is broadly consistent with that lighter usage, and there are no anomalous jumps or extended gaps between tests that would suggest long periods off the road with a stationary 12V battery or seized brakes. That said, low annual mileage can still concentrate wear on certain components: brake discs are prone to surface corrosion and binding calipers from infrequent use, and tyres can develop sidewall perishing and uneven shoulder wear from standing for prolonged periods, both of which are consistent with the advisories actually recorded here. Mechanical sympathy items such as the timing chain, turbo, and dual-clutch or CVT internals are less stressed at this mileage, but age-related deterioration of rubber boots, bushes, and coolant hoses remains a factor independent of distance covered. For a prospective buyer, the priority on a physical inspection and test drive should be the items the MOT record has already touched on, starting with all four tyres. Check the offside front in particular for inner-edge wear, which the 2022 advisory flagged, and inspect the nearside rear for any cracking, bulging, or perishing that has progressed beyond the slight stage recorded in 2024. Confirm the DOT manufacture date on each sidewall, as a low-mileage car can still be running tyres that are several years old and prone to hardening. On the road, listen for any rumbling or uneven noise that would indicate a perished carcass or flat-spotting from standing. Beyond the tyres, attention should turn to the braking system, given the low usage profile. With the engine running and the vehicle stationary, test for firm pedal feel without sponginess, and on the move listen for scraping, grinding, or a pulsating sensation through the pedal that would suggest corroded or warped discs. At low speed, perform several firm stops to clear any light surface rust and confirm the calipers are releasing cleanly without a dragging sensation. For the suspension, push down firmly on each corner and release, checking for more than one bounce which would indicate weakened dampers, and listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension arms, anti-roll bar bushes, and drop links over uneven surfaces. Finally, inspect the underside and wheel arches visually for any emerging rust on subframe mounting points, brake pipes, and suspension components, as corrosion advisories typically begin appearing on vehicles of this age and would be the most likely source of future failure items.