2019 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · CE69 FSG

This Qashqai presents a reassuringly clean roadworthiness profile across its recorded test history, with four consecutive passes from 2022 through 2025 and no failures or refusals logged with the DVSA. The most recent assessment on 5 September 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories, reinforcing the impression of a vehicle that has remained structurally and mechanically sound through its first MOT cycle. The only defects of any note were advisory items issued at the 2024 test, where wear to all four brake discs and inner-edge tyre wear on both front tyres were flagged as items to monitor. No structural corrosion, exhaust integrity issues, suspension component deterioration, or lighting defects have appeared at any test, which is a notably tidy record for a vehicle of this age. The trend across the four tests is stable rather than deteriorating, with no recurring defect categories and no escalation from advisory to failure. The usage pattern of this Qashqai is unusually light for its age, with 23,202 miles recorded over roughly seven years, equating to an average accumulation of around 3,315 miles annually. While this figure could suggest gentle everyday use, it is also consistent with a vehicle that may have spent extended periods stationary between journeys. Low annual mileage of this nature typically reduces fatigue on high-wear consumables such as clutch, transmission internals and brake friction material, but it can conversely accelerate ageing of components that suffer from lack of use, including brake disc corrosion, tyre sidewall deterioration from standing loads, and underbody surface oxidation from infrequent washing of road salts. The MOT record itself shows no multi-year lay-up gaps in testing, with annual checks consistently recorded since at least 2022, and the mileage progression between tests is broadly linear rather than displaying the sudden jumps or anomalies that might raise concerns about clocking or irregular use. Given the advisories raised on the 2024 test, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the braking system during any inspection and test drive. The earlier advisory noted pitting and scoring on all four brake discs, which on a low-mileage vehicle is more often a consequence of corrosion from infrequent use rather than friction wear from heavy braking. On a test drive, listen for any grinding, scraping or pulsation through the brake pedal under firm application, as heavily corroded discs can produce judder or an uneven pedal feel, and check visually that the disc surfaces have not worn down to the minimum thickness stamped on the disc bell or hub. It would also be prudent to inspect the inner and outer friction surfaces of the front pads through the wheel spokes to confirm even wear and adequate remaining material, and to verify that no binding or sticking is present at any caliper, which would manifest as one wheel running noticeably warmer than the others after a drive. The inner-edge tyre wear flagged on both front tyres in 2024 is a symptom worth investigating carefully before purchase, as uneven wear patterns of this type can indicate wheel alignment issues rather than simply tyre age or pressure irregularities. During a test drive, pay attention to any steering pull to either side under steady cruising, any vibration through the steering wheel at speed, or any reluctance of the vehicle to track straight on a level road, all of which would point to persistent misalignment of the front axle geometry. It is advisable to request evidence of a recent four-wheel alignment and to inspect the sidewalls and tread of all four tyres closely for uneven shoulder wear, cracking or bulging that may have developed since the advisory was issued. Beyond these specific items, the rest of the vehicle warrants a standard mechanical check covering the suspension for knocking over uneven surfaces, the steering for any free play or clonks during low-speed manoeuvres, the underbody and subframe areas for any emerging surface corrosion now that the car is entering its eighth year, and the cooling and air conditioning systems for proper function, since the Qashqai is known for occasional refrigerant leaks and thermostat issues as the mileage accumulates.