2007 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · CE57 OKZ

The most recent MOT on 14 October 2025 was a PASS, recorded at 108,798 mi. The only comment was that the nearside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit and that an off‑side rear child‑seat fitted prevented a full check of the adult belt. This shows the car is still road‑legal but that tyre wear is now a recurring concern. A clear pattern emerges from the last five years of MOTs. In 2024 the inspector noted slight play in two front suspension ball‑joints (nearside lower arm and off‑side track‑rod end) and some corrosion on the nearside front sub‑frame, though structural rigidity was deemed unaffected. In 2022 the same front tyres were again flagged as close to the legal limit, and the rear coil springs were described as corroded. The only major defect recorded was a front‑exhaust leak in 2023, which was repaired before the next test. Apart from the tyre warnings, the condition of the suspension components and sub‑frame has not worsened dramatically; the notes remain at “slight play” and “corroded but not structurally compromised”. Overall the trend appears stable rather than deteriorating, but the persistence of tyre wear and corrosion suggests that wear items are being addressed only as they reach the limit rather than being proactively replaced. At 108,798 mi for a 19‑year‑old vehicle the mileage averages about 5,700 mi per year, which is low for a Qashqai of this age.