2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · CA18 UXK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having a clean pass in its most recent test on 30 March 2026 at 33,842 miles. This represents an improving trend in maintenance standards following a significant cluster of defects recorded in April 2025. The absence of defects in the latest report suggests that the owner addressed the outstanding mechanical and consumable issues identified in the previous year, bringing the vehicle back to a compliant state. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,230 miles per year. There is a visible gap in usage between February 2023 and April 2024, where the car covered only 5,398 miles, followed by a more active period of 6,720 miles in the following year. While the low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals between tests often correlate with the degradation of rubber components, which is clearly evident in this vehicle's history. A physical inspection should focus on the suspension and braking systems due to recurring patterns of wear. The April 2025 test flagged a worn front suspension arm bush, which, while not a failure at that time, indicates the onset of component fatigue despite low mileage. Additionally, the report of thin brake pads and worn discs in early 2025 necessitates a check to verify that the braking system has been properly serviced and is not currently showing signs of binding or uneven wear. The tyres remain a point of concern for this specific vehicle. Records of perishing and sidewall cracking in both 2022 and 2025 suggest that the low mileage has allowed the rubber to age out before it wears down through tread depth. A buyer must inspect the sidewalls for dry rot and ensure the current set of tyres is fresh, as the previous history shows a trend of neglecting these consumables until they reached legal limits or structural degradation.