2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · BK61 HXF

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While it passed the most recent test in June 2025 at 128,835 miles, this followed a significant failure involving multiple safety-critical mechanical defects. The trend indicates a cycle of deferred maintenance where the owner appears to only address faults once they trigger a test failure, as evidenced by recurring issues like worn tyres and brakes persisting across multiple years. At 128,835 miles over 15 years, the Qashqai reflects an average of approximately 8,600 miles per year, which is consistent with national averages. The mileage shows steady progression, with roughly 3,000 miles covered between annual tests from 2023, 2024, and 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle is used regularly for short trips, but the age of the rubber components and suspension parts indicates that low mileage has not prevented natural degradation or neglected mechanical upkeep. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the rear sub-frame, as the June 2024 test flagged corrosion that was not yet structurally weakened but requires constant monitoring for progression. The history also shows recurring issues with the suspension, specifically the offside front anti-roll bar ball joint and suspension arm ball joint which failed in 2025. Because the offside front drive shaft CV boot was noted as severely deteriorated as early as 2023, you should check for grease leakage and potential joint damage which indicates imminent failure. The braking system remains a point of concern, with thin nearside rear pads flagged in both 2024 and 2025 without clear evidence of replacement. Furthermore, the repeated reports of tyres worn to the legal limit or damaged by nails suggest a lack of basic consumable care. The persistent nail in the offside rear tyre and the supplementary restraint system warning lamp which failed in 2024 and 2025 suggest that even electrical safety systems may not have been fully verified or repaired by previous owners.