2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · CK62 BYD

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 134,874 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just four miles prior. This failure highlighted critical safety omissions including a missing front wheel fixing and poor parking brake efficiency. The recurring nature of suspension issues, specifically play in the anti-roll bar linkage joints, suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they threaten an MOT pass. At a recorded mileage of 134,874 miles over 14 years, the vehicle averages approximately 9,600 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for this age group. However, a significant spike in usage occurred between December 2024 and November 2025, where the car covered over 11,000 miles in eleven months. This rapid accumulation of mileage puts accelerated strain on the drivetrain and suspension components, as evidenced by the persistent oil leak noted in early 2024 and the repeated failures of track rod ends and anti-roll bar joints. A prospective buyer must closely inspect the front suspension, as the record shows a trend of failing ball joints and track rod ends. The parking brake requires a thorough test to ensure the efficiency issues flagged in the November 2025 failure were fully rectified. Additionally, the persistent oil leak identified at 117,448 miles should be monitored to determine if it is a minor seep or a developing seal failure. Furthermore, the presence of all wheel fixings must be verified, as the previous failure for missing nuts across all wheels indicates basic vehicle safety checks have been neglected in the past.