2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · BA18 AEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on 12 February 2026 at 50,860 miles, though the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in attention to consumables. While the car maintained a clean record from 2022 through 2025, the most recent test involved a failure. The tester flagged worn brake pads on both the front and rear axles, alongside perished rear tyres, indicating that basic maintenance items were neglected toward the end of the previous service interval. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical low-to-mid usage pattern for an eight-year-old vehicle. The car has covered 50,860 miles, averaging roughly 6,358 miles per year. The data shows steady progression, moving from 21,186 miles in March 2022 to 45,490 miles in March 2025, and finally reaching 50,860 miles in February 2026. This steady climb suggests regular use rather than long periods of inactivity, which helps mitigate risks associated with seized components or perished seals often found in vehicles that sit idle. A prospective buyer should perform a physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the recent replacements were carried out correctly. Although the pads were replaced to clear the February 2026 failure, the fact that both front and rear pads reached their wear indicators simultaneously suggests a period of deferred maintenance. Inspect the brake discs for scoring or uneven wear that may have resulted from running the pads down to the indicators. The recent advisory regarding perished rear tyres also warrants attention. While the tyres were replaced to achieve the pass, the cracking or perishing noted at 50,860 miles indicates the rubber may be aging or has been subject to environmental degradation. Check the remaining tyre sidewalls and the age markings on all four tyres to ensure the vehicle is not running on aged rubber. Beyond these consumables, the lack of recorded defects in previous years suggests the structural integrity and suspension components have remained stable.