2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · BA18 AED

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While it passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 76,731 miles, this followed just three days after a significant failure. That failure highlighted multiple critical safety issues, including an inoperative engine management light, poor exhaust lambda readings, and dangerously worn front brake pads and tyres. The trend suggests the owner only addresses mechanical and safety faults when forced by an MOT test failure, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage progression is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per year. The car moved from 19,937 miles in February 2021 to 76,731 miles by February 2026. This steady usage indicates typical road miles. However, the accumulation of roughly 12,500 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests coincides with the recurring appearance of consumable wear, showing that the vehicle is being driven regularly between annual inspection intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The recurring reports of thin front brake pads across 2024, 2025, and 2026, alongside noted fluctuating nearside rear brakes, suggest potential sticking calipers or neglected hardware. The frequent mentions of tyres worn on edges in 2023, 2025, and 2026 point toward underlying alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that have not been rectified despite repeated MOT advisories. Furthermore, the 2026 failure regarding the engine management light and high exhaust lambda emissions requires a diagnostic check to ensure the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors are functioning correctly. Since the engine light was inoperative during the last test, the underlying fault may still be present or merely masked. Verify the windscreen wiper mechanism and headlamp aim, as these have been flagged as defective multiple times over the three years.