2020 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · DN20 GTF

The 2020 Nissan Qashqai presents a broadly stable maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 22 May 2026 at 39,733 miles passing cleanly save for a single advisory. The offside front outer tyre was flagged as worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, indicating a minor alignment or tracking issue rather than a systemic mechanical fault. This is a marked improvement over earlier years, where the tester recorded multiple defects in a single test cycle. The trend suggests the current custodian has been addressing consumable items promptly, and no serious structural, braking, or suspension defects have appeared in the record. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a six-year-old vehicle. Between the May 2025 test at 31,660 miles and the May 2026 test at 39,733 miles, the car covered approximately 8,073 miles, a modest uptick from the prior twelve-month interval of 8,780 miles (22,880 to 31,660). There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking. The annual average of roughly 6,600 miles sits comfortably within normal usage parameters for a family crossover. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and wheel alignment. The recurring advisories for uneven front tyre wear, appearing in both the June 2023 and May 2026 tests, point to a persistent toe or camber deviation that has not been fully corrected. Worn tyres on the inner edge typically stem from excessive negative camber or worn suspension bushes and track rod ends. A physical inspection should include a check of the front lower arm bushes, anti-roll bar links, and steering rack gaiters, along with a live four-wheel alignment reading. The braking system warrants a brief but focused check. In May 2024, the tester flagged front brake pads wearing thin at 22,880 miles, yet no further brake-related advisories appeared in the subsequent two annual tests. This suggests the pads were replaced in good time, but the buyer should verify the condition of the front brake discs and calipers for any signs of uneven wear or binding. The June 2023 failure for an offside headlamp aim defect also merits a quick beam-pattern check, as a knocked headlamp unit or damaged mounting bracket can cause the aim to drift over time. Overall, the record reflects a vehicle that has been maintained to a reasonable standard, with no evidence of structural corrosion, exhaust emissions failures, or recurring mechanical defects.