2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · CC12 AEC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of intermittent non-compliance. The most recent MOT test conducted in February 2025 at 93,002 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years were addressed and rectified. While the history shows failures in the months immediately preceding two successful tests, the vehicle has since maintained a clean record for the last sixteen months. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-intensity usage for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per annum. The data shows a very steady progression, with only 2,448 miles covered between the February 2023 and 2024 tests, and just 115 miles between the 2024 and 2025 inspections. This suggests the car is not subjected to heavy drivetrain or suspension stress, though long periods of standing can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components or fluid issues related to lack of mechanical movement. While the current record is clean, the recurring failures in 2023 and 2024 suggest that specific components require frequent attention to meet MOT standards. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and lateral arms, as these are common points of failure on the Qashqai platform. Given the low mileage, it is also vital to check for brake corrosion on the calipers and seized discs, as low-used vehicles often suffer from surface rust that can persist if not used frequently enough to clear away.