2019 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · DF69 KME

The most recent DVSA examination on 5 January 2026 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, which is an encouraging indication that the Nissan Qashqai presented for test in good mechanical order. Looking back through the available history, the vehicle has passed every annual test since 2022 without any advisories, with the sole exception being the October 2023 examination, where a minor advisory was raised regarding the two rear tyres being worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear. Since that advisory, three consecutive clean passes suggest the tyres were addressed promptly and no further deterioration in related components such as suspension geometry, wheel alignment, or braking balance has been flagged. The overall trend is therefore stable to improving, with no evidence of recurring faults, persistent advisories, or developing structural concerns, which reflects positively on the stewardship of the vehicle. With 57,705 miles recorded against an age of approximately seven years, this Qashqai has averaged around 8,244 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this class. There are no unusually large gaps between test dates or sudden jumps in recorded mileage that would suggest inconsistent use or possible clock irregularities, lending confidence to the odometer reading. At this annual rate, the engine, manual transmission or automated gearbox, and clutch components should have accrued moderate wear rather than the accelerated degradation associated with high-mileage examples. Consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and the auxiliary 12V battery will have experienced expected service intervals, and a 57,000-mile vehicle is approaching the point where some drivetrain components, notably the cambelt or timing chain service items, fluid changes, and suspension bushes, begin to merit closer attention. Given the largely clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection addressing age- and mileage-related wear that may not yet have shown on an MOT. Tyres should be checked carefully for sidewall perishing or cracking caused by age rather than tread wear, as rubber compounds degrade with calendar exposure even on lightly used vehicles. Brake discs should be inspected for lipping, surface corrosion, or binding calipers, particularly if the vehicle has spent time standing between journeys, while the handbrake mechanism should be exercised to confirm full release and even application. The 12V battery should be tested for state of charge and load capacity, as batteries beyond five years of age frequently show reduced cranking performance, especially in colder conditions. Fluid condition and service history are equally important on a seven-year-old crossover of this mileage. Engine oil and filter changes should be confirmed via service records, along with brake fluid replacement, which is time-sensitive rather than mileage-dependent and should have been renewed within the last two to three years to prevent moisture absorption and reduced boiling point. Coolant condition and concentration should be checked, and if the Qashqai is fitted with the 1.3 DIG-T petrol or 1.5 dCi diesel, attention should be given to the timing chain condition on cold start, listening for any rattle that could indicate stretch or tensioner wear. On the test drive, listen for suspension clonks over uneven surfaces, pay attention to steering wander that may suggest worn front wishbone bushes or anti-roll bar drop links, and verify that the climate control, infotainment, and any parking sensors operate correctly, as electrical gremlins on Qashqais of this era are not uncommon. Finally, an under-bonnet and under-vehicle inspection for fluid leaks, particularly from the sump, differential, and power steering components, will provide a final confidence check before purchase.