2012 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Petrol · CE12 ABF

The vehicle currently sits in an unroadworthy state following a failed MOT test on 20 April 2026 at 98,891 miles. While the history shows a period of clean passes, the recent failure indicates a developing mechanical or emission issue that requires immediate attention. The maintenance trend appears unstable, as the car moved from a clean record in 2025 to a failure without recorded defects, suggesting a component has reached the end of its functional life unexpectedly between tests. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of 11,663 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024, followed by another 15,211 miles in the sixteen months leading up to the April 2026 test. This indicates a significant increase in usage over the last two years, which naturally places higher stress on wear-related items such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components despite the relatively low total odometer figure. A prospective buyer must investigate the specific reason for the April 2026 failure, as the record does not list the specific defect. Given the age and the recent spike in mileage, a physical inspection should focus on structural corrosion on the sills and exhaust system, which are common on this Qashqai. One should also check for binding brake calipers and thinning brake discs, as the previous failure in December 2024 suggests the vehicle may have been prone to recurring issues that were not always fully rectified.