2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · DP16 BXH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative upkeep. While it passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 75,363 miles, this followed a failure just ten days prior at 75,147 miles. The history indicates that mechanical faults are only addressed once they reach the threshold of an MOT failure, particularly regarding the suspension and braking systems. At a recorded mileage of 75,363 miles, the vehicle has averaged approximately 7,500 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a decade-old Qashai. The' accumulation appears steady, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between each annual inspection interval. This consistency suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme mileage, though the age-related natural degradation of rubber components and artworkwork remains. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and braking assembly during a physical inspection. Both nearside and offside front arm ball joints have been flagged for play or wear across the 2024, 2025, and 2026 tests, indicating a recurring weakness in these components. Furthermore, the front brake discs have been noted as pitted and scored across multiple years, suggesting that components are often left until they are significantly thin rather than being replaced proactively. The electronic parking brake system requires specific verification, having failed significantly in February 2025 due to malfunctions and low efficiency. Although this was cleared in the following test, the complexity of this system means a buyer should ensure the mechanism operates fully and does not trigger warning lights. Additionally, the fractured rear coil spring noted in the 2026 failure should be inspected to ensure the replacement was fitted correctly and that no damage was caused to the surrounding mounting points.