2019 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · CA63 OLB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding brake component wear. While it passed its latest test in March 2026 at 27,442 miles, it had failed just three days prior at 10 miles lower mileage due to all four brake pads being below the legal thickness limit. The front pads were critically thin, and the rear pads were already flagged as wearing thin, indicating that proactive brake maintenance is not being performed until an MOT failure occurs. At seven years old, the recorded mileage of 27,442 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 3,920 miles per year. The data shows a consistent usage pattern with an increase of roughly 3,700 miles between March 2023 and 2024, and another 6,900 miles between March 2024 and March 2026. This low-frequency use often suggests less strain on the drivetrain but can also lead to brake corrosion or the degradation of rubber suspension components if the vehicle sits stationary for long periods between journeys. A buyer must personally inspect the braking system to ensure all four pads were actually replaced following the March 2026 failure. Given the recurring reports of thin pads across 2024 and 2026, the inspector should check for scored brake discs or sticking calipers that might indicate neglected hardware hardware. The nearside front tyre cut noted in 2024 should also be re-evaluated for structural damage to the sidewall. Because of the low mileage, a physical inspection should also check for surface rust along the chassis and suspension bushes, which frequently affect vehicles that are not driven regularly.