2020 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · AP70 EYM

This 2020 Nissan Qashqai presents an essentially spotless DVSA roadworthiness record, with three straight pass results on file and no advisories or defect entries recorded against the vehicle at any point. The most recent test on 12 December 2025 returned a clean pass, following an earlier pass on 2 January 2025 and a further pass on 27 September 2023. The only blemish in the timeline is a failure logged on 30 December 2024, but notably the record shows no defects recorded against that failure, which strongly indicates a retest scenario where the vehicle was presented, initially failed on a minor item, and the result was subsequently superseded by the clean pass just three days later on 2 January 2025. Across the entire testing history there are no recurring advisories for tyres, brakes, suspension components, corrosion, exhaust integrity, lights, or any of the usual wear items, suggesting the car has been maintained to a high standard throughout its life on the road. With 49,539 miles accumulated over roughly six years, this Qashqai is running at an annual average of around 8,256 miles, which sits squarely within typical usage parameters for a family crossover of this age. There are no anomalous gaps in the testing history suggesting long periods off the road, and no evidence of mileage spikes between consecutive tests that might indicate clock irregularity or rapid accumulation. This kind of moderate, consistent usage is mechanically favourable: it means the engine, transmission, clutch, and turbocharger (where fitted) have been worked regularly without being overstressed, while key consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension bushes will have experienced steady rather than accelerated wear. The absence of advisories on brake components or tyres at recent tests is particularly reassuring given the mileage now on the odometer, as these are the items most likely to show measurable wear by this point. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any flagged components means a standard pre-purchase inspection should focus on the natural wear points expected at this mileage rather than any known weak areas from the MOT history. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, as Qashqais of this generation can develop wear in the front suspension arms, anti-roll bar bushes, and lower ball joints even without MOT advisories being raised. Pay attention to steering feel: any clonking on full lock, vague wandering at speed, or uneven tyre wear across the front axle could point to suspension geometry or compliance bush wear that has not yet reached advisory threshold. Check that the car tracks straight under braking without pulling to either side, and feel for vibration or judder through the steering wheel which may indicate warped front brake discs. Under the bonnet, inspect for any signs of oil seepage around the engine and transmission casings, and check the coolant and washer fluid levels for cleanliness and correct concentration. Listen for any timing chain rattle from a cold start, which on the 1.3 DIG-T petrol engine fitted to many Qashqais of this vintage can indicate early chain stretch. On the test drive, ensure the automatic or manual gear selection is smooth and free from shudder, and confirm that the clutch (if manual) bites positively without slipping under hard acceleration in a high gear. Finally, examine the underside for any fresh underseal applied over corrosion, as the clean MOT record could mask cosmetic undersealing rather than structural integrity, and check the boot floor, spare wheel well, and suspension turret areas for any signs of water ingress or rust bubbling through the paintwork.