2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · CX09 VOJ

A persistent theme of tyre wear and emerging suspension component wear runs through this Qashqai’s MOT record, with advisories appearing on virtually every test since 2018. The latest test on 28 October 2024 passed without recorded defects, but the pattern of front and rear tyres edging the legal limit, occasional brake‑disc surface wear and noted play in front suspension joints suggests that wear items are approaching the point where replacement will be required rather than merely monitored. At 83 596 mi after 17 years the average annual mileage sits at roughly 4 900 mi, well below the typical usage rate for a vehicle of this age. The consistent yearly MOTs indicate the car has not been subject to long periods of inactivity, yet the low cumulative mileage means rubber components such as tyres and bushings may have aged more from time than from distance. Consequently, wear on tyres, suspension bushes and anti‑roll bar dust covers can be disproportionately advanced relative to the odometer reading. Prospective buyers should give the tyre set the highest priority. Multiple advisories flag the off‑side front outer tyre for cracking, the off‑side front inner tyre and near‑side front inner tyre as close to the legal limit, and both rear tyres as worn on the edge and cracking. A thorough visual inspection for sidewall damage, tread depth measurement across the whole tyre surface and a check for uneven wear are essential; replacement of any tyre that fails the 1.0 mm tread depth or shows cracking is advisable, and fitting a matching set will avoid future safety warnings. The suspension and braking system also warrants close scrutiny. Slight play was recorded on the off‑side front lower arm ball joint and the front track‑rod end, while the rear suspension arm mounting bracket shows corrosion, albeit not yet deemed structurally compromised. The off‑side rear brake disc was noted as pitted and scored. On a test drive listen for clunks or knocks over bumps, feel for any steering wander or looseness, and verify that the brake pedal is firm without pulsation. A qualified mechanic should check the condition of the ball joints, anti‑roll‑bar dust cover, rear arm bracket and brake disc surfaces, and be prepared to replace worn bushings, corrosion‑affected brackets or the rear disc if thickness is below specification.