2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DA16 WUP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive service pattern rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in May 2026 at 73,774 miles, it failed just one day prior due to multiple mechanical defects. The tester flagged a fractured offside front coil spring, a deteriorated nearside front track rod end dust cover, and front tyres reaching the legal limit. This sequence suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they reach the point of an imminent MOT failure. The mileage profile is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year over its ten-year lifespan. Between the April 2024 test at 66,650 miles and the May 2025 test at 71,096 miles, the car covered roughly 4,400 miles. This low annual mileage indicates light use, but the age of the rubber components is evident in recurring issues with perishing and cracking sidewalls noted in the 2023 and 2025 records. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry. The record shows a history of worn suspension arm bushes in 2023 and a broken coil spring and damaged track rod end in 2026. These recurring faults indicate the front-end components are under significant stress or are reaching the end of their functional life. The repeated presence of nails, perishing tyres, and an asymmetric fitting in 2024 further supports a lack of attention to basic vehicle maintenance. Inspect the current tyres for uneven wear patterns which would indicate alignment issues or worn bushes, and verify that the 2026 repairs to the coil spring and track rod end were executed with quality parts.