2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · DA12 HDY

The 2012 Nissan Qashqai presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 30 May 2025 at 83,183 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four preceding annual tests from October 2022 through October 2024 also passed clean. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the chain, so the history shows no worsening or recurring defect pattern. The odometer sat at 64,772 miles for the October 2022 tests and rose to 75,301 by 3 October 2023, then 80,771 on 7 October 2024, reaching 83,183 by May 2025. That averages roughly 5,900 miles per year against a 14-year life, marking low use for the age. The single anomaly is the dual 27 October 2022 entries: one fail and one pass at identical mileage, with no defects logged on either, suggesting an administrative retest rather than a genuine mechanical fault. Otherwise the gaps are regular and the accumulation is gentle. A clean MOT sheet with zero advisories does not exempt the buyer from physical checks. At 83,183 miles and 14 years old, suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounts will have aged regardless of low mileage, and prolonged standing can crack rubber and promote corrosion on structural members. The absence of brake or exhaust notes in the record is reassuring, but tester discretion varies. Inspect the underbody for structural rust, particularly around sills and suspension mounting points, and confirm the brake discs and calipers are free from binding after the car's low-use periods. Verify tyre sidewalls for perishing from age rather than wear. The record implies a lightly used, reasonably kept vehicle, though in-person confirmation of consumables remains sensible.