2009 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Petrol · DA59 GKK

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of structural degradation and component wear. The most recent test in October 2024 at 111,107 miles passed, yet it highlighted an advisory for front tyres worn to the legal limit with uneven edges. While the car passes its annual tests, the record shows a recurring pattern of escalating corrosion and suspension issues that suggest the vehicle is entering a stage where reactive repairs are replacing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle for its age, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. There was a significant period of activity between May 2022 at 96,456 miles and May 2023 at 104,350 miles, where the vehicle covered nearly 8,000 miles in just fourteen months. This burst of usage coincides with the appearance of multiple mechanical failures, including a split drive shaft boot and worn suspension arm bushes, which may have accelerated the wear on the aging underbody components. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the front sub-frame and lower suspension arms. These components were flagged as very rusty and corroded in both 2023 and 2024, and although the tester did not find them seriously weakened at the time, the persistence of this rust indicates the structural integrity could be compromised over time. The buyer should also check the offside front inner drive shaft boot for grease leakage and examine the anti-roll bar ball joints and suspension bushes, as these have shown a history of play and wear in previous tests.