2019 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · CV19 DFU

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 16 March 2026 at 88,782 miles, following a same-day retest after an initial failure. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but reveals a recurring pattern of deferred brake work. The most recent failure flagged front brake pads below the 1.5 mm minimum, a defect that also appeared in the March 2025 test cycle. A worn nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush advisory has persisted across both the 2025 and 2026 tests, though the tester noted it was not yet causing excessive movement. This suggests the component is degrading gradually rather than failing catastrophically. At roughly 12,683 miles per year, the annual mileage is high for a seven-year-old vehicle, pointing to sustained long-distance or motorway use. The record shows a jump of 18,095 miles between March 2025 and March 2026, a sharp acceleration from the 14,388 miles covered in the prior twelve months. Such elevated mileage accelerates wear on consumables and structural components. The MOT history itself is consistent, with annual tests recorded each March, leaving no significant gaps that would suggest the vehicle stood idle for extended periods. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the front suspension, specifically the nearside lower arm bush, to determine whether play has progressed beyond the advisory threshold. The repeated brake pad failures warrant a full assessment of all four corners, including disc thickness, caliper slide pin operation, and handbrake efficiency, given the 2025 failure cited a seriously weakened rear brake disc. Tyre condition also demands attention; the 2025 test flagged cracking and perishing on the offside rear, and uneven wear was noted on the nearside front in 2024, suggesting possible alignment or suspension geometry issues. Finally, inspect the underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and brake lines, as high-mileage vehicles subjected to sustained use are more susceptible to structural deterioration.