2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · DP17 CXD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding suspension and steering components. While the most recent test on 31 December 2025 at 64,472 miles passed, it followed a failure just two days prior. The tester had previously identified a fractured offside front coil spring and play in both front track rod end ball joints. Although these mechanical faults were addressed, the appearance of these issues suggests that the front suspension assembly is reaching the end of its service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,164 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between January 2024 at 50,590 miles and January 2025 at 57,471 miles, representing roughly 7,000 miles driven in that period. However, the rapid succession of tests in late 2025, where two tests occurred within 48 hours in December, indicates the owner was reacting to specific mechanical failures rather than following a proactive preventative schedule. A buyer must inspect the front suspension in person to ensure the repairs to the track rod ends and coil spring were executed to a professional standard. The December 2025 advisory regarding the nearside front tyre wearing on the edges indicates an alignment issue, likely caused by the broken spring that previously failed. You should check for uneven tyre wear across the front axle and verify the functionality of the washer system and wipers, as the recurring failures in early 2025 show these basic items were neglected until they forced an MOT failure.