2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · DP16 VMU

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding mechanical components. While it passed the most recent June 2025 test at 38,533 miles, this followed a failure just 279 miles prior at 38,254 miles due to an exhaust lambda reading failure. The recent pass left multiple unresolved advisories related to the suspension and steering, indicating that components are now failing or reaching the end of their service life despite the low overall mileage. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,850 miles per year. There is a consistent pattern of usage, moving from 24,244 miles in June 2022 to 38,533 miles by June 2025. However, low-frequency use often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components and the premature drying of seals. The recurring issues with suspension bushes and steering joints suggest that the vehicle may have suffered from age-related perish rather than simple high-distance wear. A physical inspection must focus on the front steering and rear suspension assembly. The tester flagged play in the nearside steering rack inner joint and a worn offside front suspension arm bush, both of which will affect handling precision and tyre wear. Furthermore, the rear shock absorbers have shown signs of oil misting and casing corrosion since at least 2024. The buyer should verify if the shocks are leaking significantly and check the nearside front tyre, which was at the 2mm limit in 2025, for immediate replacement if it has been neglected since then.