2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · AO12 MFA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. The most recent test in November 2025 at 83,826 miles resulted in an initial failure due to excessively worn front outer suspension arm ball joints and both front tyres. While the vehicle passed immediately following these repairs, the recurrence of wear-related failures suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they reach an MOT failure threshold. At 83,826 miles, this 14-year-old Qashai has averaged approximately 6,000 miles per year, which is significantly below the national average for its age. The data shows consistent annual testing with a gap of roughly 2,700 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and about 6,000 miles in the year prior. This low mileage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and corrosion rather than mechanical wear, which aligns with the issues noted with ball joints and pitted brake discs. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly to ensure the ball joints replaced in late 2025 were fitted correctly and that no play remains in the steering components. The 2023 record noted pitted and scored rear brake discs, which is common on low-mileage cars that sit stationary, but the buyer should check for current thickness and signs of caliper binding. Given the failure for uneven tyre wear in 2025, a professional wheel alignment check is essential to ensure the suspension geometry is not prematurely exhausting the new set of tyres.