2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DP68 NNK

The 2018 Nissan Qashqai presents a clean and stable roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 13 November 2025 at 42,951 miles, passed with zero defects. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes stretching back to December 2022, indicating no recurring mechanical or structural faults have been flagged by DVSA testers over the last four years. The maintenance trend is stable and unremarkable in the best possible sense, with no advisories or failures suggesting neglect or unresolved wear. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of very light use. Between the December 2022 test at 35,847 miles and the November 2025 test at 42,951 miles, the vehicle covered just 7,104 miles over nearly three years, averaging roughly 2,368 miles annually during that window. Across its full eight-year life, the total of 42,951 miles equates to approximately 5,369 miles per year, well below the UK average. The record shows no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps in testing; the annual tests align with the low mileage, and the vehicle has been tested consistently each autumn since at least 2022. One minor anomaly appears in the 2024 record, where a failed test and a passed test both occur on 29 November 2024 at the identical mileage of 40,197 miles, suggesting a same-day retest after a initial failure, though no defects are listed for either entry. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for extended periods can develop issues that MOT tests do not always capture, such as perished rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, or corroded brake discs and exhaust components from short-trip condensation. The underbody and suspension mounting points deserve close attention for early signs of surface corrosion, particularly around the subframe and rear trailing arms, which are common weak points on the QashQai platform. Tyre condition should be checked carefully; low annual mileage often means tyres age out before they wear out, and sidewall cracking from UV exposure and standing can be a hidden risk even with legal tread depth remaining. A test drive over varied road surfaces will reveal any dormant suspension clunks or binding brakes that a stationary inspection might miss.