2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · AP16 VTX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a recurring pattern of consumable wear and reactive minor repairs. The most recent inspection on 24 March 2026 at 47,671 miles resulted in a pass with minor defects regarding defective headlamp lenses on both sides. While the vehicle has passed consecutive tests, the mechanical history shows a stable trend of brake and tyre-related issues being addressed only when they reach advisory thresholds rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is significantly low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,767 miles per year. Between July 2022 at 31,230 miles and March 2025 at 43,171 miles, the car covered over 12,000 miles, suggesting periods of higher use. This low mileage often correlates with the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the repeated advisories for perishing and cracking on tyre sidewalls during the 2023 and 2025 tests. A prospective buyer should conduct a close inspection of the braking system and tyre condition. The record notes thin front brake pads in 2023 and thin rear pads in 2025, indicating a need to verify the current thickness and the state of the discs. Furthermore, the consistent reports of tyre perishing and cracking across multiple years suggest that the rubber may be age-related failing rather than tread-wear failing, which necessitates replacement irrespective of remaining legal depth. The headlamps should also be checked for condensation or internal damage to ensure light output remains compliant as noted in the final test.