2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · CV18 AFO

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy, with the most recent MOT on 4 March 2026 at 66,599 miles showing a clean pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows significant improvement compared to earlier years. After a period of mechanical issues and consumable wear, the vehicle has achieved two consecutive clean passes in 2025 and 2026, suggesting that previous maintenance requirements have been addressed and the vehicle is currently in a stable condition. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical usage pattern for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. The records show steady progression, moving from 21,844 miles in March 2021 to 66,599 miles in March 2026. This gradual increase suggests regular, predictable use rather than long periods of inactivity or excessive high-speed motorway mileage. The absence of large gaps in the testing intervals indicates the owner has remained diligent with annual compliance. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system and tyre condition during a physical inspection. The failure in March 2021 at 21,843 miles highlighted significant issues with brake disc pitting, scoring, and service brake fluctuations, alongside axle imbalance. While the 2026 test was clear, these historical faults indicate the braking components have required attention. Furthermore, the February 2024 test at 47,599 miles flagged multiple tyres for being worn close to the legal limit and showing signs of cracking or perishing. Although the recent history is clean, the previous advisories regarding tyre perishing and edge wear suggest that consumable items may need replacement sooner than the mileage might imply. I recommend checking the remaining tread depth and sidewall integrity on all four tyres, as well as inspecting the brake discs for any signs of uneven wear or corrosion that may have developed since the last inspection.