2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · DP66 UBF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing mechanical wear and recurring minor defects. In the most recent test in December 2025 at 83,927 miles, the tester identified multiple issues including an exhaust leak at the mid-pipe and slight play in the offside front track rod end. While the car passed after these repairs, the emergence of these faults suggests that components in the suspension and drivetrain are beginning to reach the end of their functional service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. The records show regular annual testing with roughly 10,000 miles covered between the December 2023 test (63,981 miles) and the December 2024 test (72,491 miles). This steady accumulation indicates the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which generally benefits the condition of rubber seals and hydraulic components, despite the noted failures in the braking system. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension and exhaust system, as the track rod end failure in 2025 follows the previous fractured nearside rear coil spring from 2024. These recurring suspension-related failures indicate that the chassis-related components may require further preventative replacement soon. Furthermore, the 2023 failure involving a leaking brake hose and an inoperative engine management light necessitates a thorough check of the hydraulic system integrity and a diagnostic scan to ensure previous electronic faults were fully rectified rather than merely masked.