2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · BN18 FPC

The 2018 Nissan Qashqai currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 15 January 2026 at 85,491 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a recurring pattern of front suspension wear that has persisted across multiple tests. The most recent pass was clean apart from advisories on both front suspension arm pins or bushes, noted as worn but not resulting in excessive movement. A fractured offside rear coil spring was identified and rectified between the 5 January 2026 failure and the 15 January 2026 pass, indicating a recent structural repair. The vehicle has not been presented for test since January 2026, meaning the current certificate is now five months old and due for renewal in approximately seven months. The mileage progression is consistent with typical use for an eight-year-old vehicle. Between the November 2023 test at 54,237 miles and the December 2024 test at 69,459 miles, the car covered 15,222 miles in roughly thirteen months. The jump from 69,459 miles in December 2024 to 85,485 miles by January 2026 represents 16,026 miles in approximately thirteen months, confirming sustained higher-than-average annual use of around 15,000 miles per year over the last two years. This accelerated wear rate places greater demand on consumable components, particularly brakes, tyres, and suspension. The most persistent issue across the record is front suspension arm pin or bush wear, flagged in November 2023, December 2024, and January 2026. While each time assessed as not yet causing excessive movement, the recurrence across three consecutive tests suggests the components are degrading steadily and will likely require replacement in the near term. The fractured offside rear coil spring identified in January 2026 is a more serious structural concern, though it was repaired before the retest. A buyer should inspect the spring seat and the opposite rear spring for similar fatigue, and check whether the repair involved like-for-like or upgraded components. Beyond the flagged items, the higher-than-average annual mileage warrants closer inspection of the front brake discs and pads, given the November 2023 advisory on pad thickness at just 54,237 miles. A buyer should also examine the inner and outer tyre sidewalls for uneven wear consistent with the recurring suspension bush degradation, and check for any fresh oil leaks around the engine bay, as a minor oil leak was noted in December 2024 and not reappeared in January 2026, suggesting it may have been addressed or worsened.