2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · CV12 TWZ

The Nissan Qashqai presents as roadworthy following its most recent pass on 23 September 2025 at 103,388 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared that test with no defects logged, though four days earlier on 19 September 2025 at 103,202 miles it failed under an unspecified administrative reason with no mechanical defects recorded. A near-identical pattern occurred in September 2024, when the car failed on 17 September at 89,031 miles and passed the next day at 89,041 miles, again with no defects cited. These paired fail-pass entries suggest documentary or presentation issues at the test centre rather than escalating mechanical decline. Annual mileage has averaged close to 7,385 miles across the vehicle's fourteen-year life, a figure consistent with typical private use for this model. The records show steady yearly accumulation: 77,089 miles in September 2023, rising to 89,041 by September 2024 and 103,388 by September 2025. The roughly 12,000 to 14,000 miles added each year between tests indicates regular but unremarkable use, with no sudden gaps or abnormal spikes that would point to prolonged standing or excessive commercial duty. The clean advisory sections across all three pass certificates mean the DVSA data alone offers little insight into wear on consumables or structure. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the absent MOT advisories. At 103,388 miles and fourteen years old, suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness warrant hands-on checks that annual tests may not flag until worn beyond limits. The repeated same-week fail-and-pass cycles in 2024 and 2025 imply the selling garage may have rushed paperwork; verify the V5C and test certificate authenticity before purchase. Given the record shows no corrosion, emissions, or braking faults, the Qashqai's documented history supports cautious confidence. Prior owners appear to have maintained basic test compliance, though the unexplained failures hint at loose administrative control rather than neglected mechanics. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible on a vehicle of this age and mileage.