2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · DL12 KLP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 134,673 miles, it had failed the initial inspection due to multiple mechanical and lighting defects. The persistence of the deteriorated front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers across both 2024 and 2025 indicates that the owner deferred essential wear repairs until they reached a critical failure point. At 134,673 miles over 14 years, the Qashai averages approximately 9,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent annual mileage, with roughly 8,500 miles covered between July 2023 and 2024, and another 9,000 miles between July 2024 and 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly, which generally prevents the issues associated with long standing periods. A buyer must scrutinize the front suspension assembly closely, as the tester repeatedly flagged severely deteriorated ball joint dust covers and a noisy nearside front wheel bearing. These issues suggest imminent failure of the steering components if not fully replaced. The previously split nearside front inner drive shaft CV boot noted in 2024 also requires a physical check for grease leakage or internal damage, which would lead to an expensive driveshaft replacement. The braking system also shows signs of deferred maintenance, with thin rear pads flagged in 2023 and not addressed until the following year's failure. Furthermore, the 2024 advisory regarding perishing and cracking on all four tyres suggests the rubber compound may be age-related regardless of remaining tread. Inspect the tyre sidewalls for cracking and verify the brake discs for scoring or pitting to ensure the previous thin pads have not caused permanent damage to the hardware.