2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · BW14 LSV

Recurring tyre wear and suspension component degradation define the mechanical profile of this Nissan Qashqai, with the most recent MOT pass on 10 September 2025 reflecting ongoing issues with tyre condition. The vehicle's history shows a consistent pattern of advisories related to tyre tread depth, edge wear, and perishing, alongside intermittent failures involving suspension components like a fractured coil spring and a worn ball joint. While the vehicle has passed its tests since 2023, the frequent mention of worn or damaged tyres and pitted brake discs suggests a trend of addressing consumable wear only when it approaches or reaches legal limits. The recorded mileage of 80,088 miles over approximately twelve years equates to an average annual usage of roughly 6,674 miles. This represents a relatively low annual accumulation for a vehicle of this age, which typically suggests lighter road use. Mechanically, this lower mileage profile can mean that while drivetrain components may have less total wear, rubber-based items such as suspension bushes, tyres, and seals are more susceptible to age-related degradation, such as the cracking and perishing noted in the 2025 and 2020 records. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the suspension and braking systems during a test drive. Given the history of advisories for worn suspension arm bushes and ball joints, listen for any knocking, clunking, or creaking noises when traversing uneven surfaces or turning the steering wheel at low speeds. The repeated advisories regarding pitted or scored front brake discs warrant a check for any pedal judder or vibration under braking, which could indicate uneven disc surfaces or binding calipers. The most recent advisories concerning the offside front tyre being worn on the edge and the rear outer tyres showing signs of cracking or perishing necessitate a thorough inspection of the current tyre set. Check for uneven tread wear patterns which might indicate alignment issues, and inspect the sidewalls for any visible cracks. Any signs of uneven wear on the inner or outer edges of the tyres could point to underlying suspension geometry issues that have not been fully rectified following previous component replacements.