2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · CC08 KAC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in June 2026 at 109,245 miles passed, it revealed a new minor exhaust leak on the centre section and persistent tyre issues on the nearside front and rear. This follows a pattern of failures where mechanical components are only addressed immediately after failing an MOT test, suggesting that the owner only repairs faults when forced by legal requirements rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage progression is remarkably consistent for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,100 miles per year. The record shows a clean period between 2017 and 2020, where no defects were recorded as the mileage climbed from 27,820 to 76,104 miles. However, since the vehicle crossed the 90,000-mile threshold in 2023, the frequency of mechanical failures has increased significantly, indicating that the vehicle is entering a phase of higher wear-and-age component fatigue. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension assembly closely due to a history of significant structural failures. In May 2025, the vehicle failed with both front coil springs fractured and a fractured nearside Macpherson strut mounting. This followed a 2024 failure involving deteriorated track rod ends and lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers. These recurring issues with suspension-related rubber and metal components suggest that the assembly may be under undue stress or poorly neglected, which could lead to rapid further wear elsewhere. The tyre history also highlights a lack of attention to basic consumables. Between May 2022 and June 2026, the nearside tyres were repeatedly flagged for being near the legal limit or showing uneven wear, which often points to alignment issues or worn shock absorbers. The new exhaust leak noted in the latest test should be inspected to ensure it is not a symptom of deeper corrosion or a failing manifold. A thorough physical inspection of the undercarriage and mounting points is essential to ensure that the previous structural failures have not resulted in hidden damage.