2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · BL12 GGY

The 2012 Nissan Qashqai currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 27 August 2025 at 89,899 miles, following a same-day retest after initial failures for non-functional position and main-beam headlamp bulbs. The maintenance trend is broadly stable. The 2025 pass came after minor electrical defects were promptly rectified, and the preceding 2024 test at 86,589 miles passed cleanly. No structural, suspension, braking, or emissions defects have appeared in the most recent two test cycles, which indicates the vehicle is currently in a sound mechanical state. The mileage accumulation of roughly 6,421 miles per year over fourteen years is typical for a family crossover and suggests consistent use rather than prolonged standing. The record shows steady annual progression from 63,554 miles in September 2022 through 75,373 miles in August 2023 and 86,589 miles in August 2024, reaching 89,899 miles by August 2025. This consistent pattern implies regular servicing intervals rather than sporadic long-distance use or neglectful gaps. The 2023 test at 75,373 miles flagged all four tyres worn close to the legal limit, which points to a vehicle being driven hard or a previous owner deferring basic consumable replacements. The 2022 test at 63,554 miles revealed a worn nearside rear suspension arm bush, perished rear tyres, and a nail puncture, suggesting that period was one of reduced attention to upkeep. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension bushes and ball joints for play, paying particular attention to the nearside rear arm previously flagged. The condition of the inner tyre walls and tread wear patterns across all four corners should be checked thoroughly, as recurring tyre wear advisories indicate possible alignment drift or worn dampers. While no corrosion or structural defects have been recorded, an underbody inspection for surface rust on subframes and suspension mounting points remains prudent for a vehicle of this age.