2019 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · DP69 OOA

The mechanical profile of this seven-year-old Qashqai is best characterised as fundamentally roadworthy but punctuated by minor electrical and consumable issues rather than any structural or major mechanical failures. Across six recorded tests from December 2022 to April 2026, the vehicle has passed four times outright, including the most recent assessment on 24 April 2026 with no defects recorded, and the test prior to that on 11 April 2025 also returned a clean pass. The two failures were both relatively low-impact items: a non-functional offside front fog lamp switch in April 2024, which is a trivial electrical switch issue, and an insufficient front windscreen washer fluid supply on the April 2025 retest, which was likewise a minor fluid top-up item rather than a mechanical defect. The advisory record, however, gives a more nuanced picture. Both front tyres were flagged as worn to near the legal limit on edge in 2025, the nearside rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin, and a deteriorated front registration plate was recorded in 2022. There is no evidence of suspension, steering, brake pipe corrosion, exhaust integrity, or structural advisories, which is a positive indicator for the chassis and undercarriage condition. The fact that two advisories appeared on the same test and that the failed retest followed shortly after suggests the vehicle may have been on a borderline trajectory for routine service items heading into mid-2025. The recorded mileage of 72,501 miles over seven years equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 10,357 miles, which sits squarely in the middle of typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age and class. There is no evidence of abnormally low mileage that might suggest extended periods off the road with associated concerns around brake corrosion, tyre flat spots, fluid degradation, or seized components, nor is there any sign of excessively high mileage that would point to commercial or fleet-level wear. The test dates are evenly distributed on an annual cycle from late 2022 onwards, with two entries falling on the same day in both 2024 and 2025 reflecting the initial failure followed by an immediate retest after rectification. This regular testing pattern is consistent with a continuously road-driven vehicle. Mechanically, this mileage band means consumables such as brake discs and pads, tyres, drive belts, and suspension bushes will be approaching or past their mid-life replacement points, but the absence of any advisory on suspension components, brake lines, or underbody corrosion through 72,500 miles suggests those systems are holding up reasonably well for the mileage accumulated. For a prospective buyer, the test drive should focus on the specific components and systems that have historically generated advisories on this vehicle, starting with the front tyres and rear braking system. Because both front tyres were recorded as worn close to the legal limit on their edges in April 2025, it is worth inspecting the current pair for uneven shoulder wear, feathering on the tread blocks, or any camber-related wear pattern that could indicate worn suspension bushes, top mounts, or droplinks. On the road, listen for any thumping or knocking from the front end over uneven surfaces, which would point to worn suspension linkages. The nearside rear brake pad advisory from the same test means the pads are likely to have been replaced since, but the corresponding rear discs may also be nearing their service limit. During the test drive, apply the brakes firmly from a moderate speed and feel for any vibration through the pedal, juddering through the steering wheel, or pulling to one side, all of which would indicate warped discs, sticking calipers, or a binding handbrake mechanism. Also confirm the handbrake holds effectively on an incline. The electrical faults that caused the two failures are not areas of ongoing concern but do justify a brief functional check before purchase. Verify that both front and rear fog lamps illuminate correctly from their respective switches, and that the windscreen washer system delivers an adequate jet to both the front and rear screens with sufficient fluid reservoir level, as both have been recorded as non-functional in the recent past. Beyond these specific items, the absence of any structural, exhaust, or corrosion advisories across four years of testing is a constructive sign, but a physical inspection of the underside remains advisable given the vehicle's age and mileage. Pay particular attention to the subframe mounting points, brake pipes along the chassis rails, and the exhaust mounting rubbers and hangers, listening on the test drive for any rattles from underneath when stationary or over speed humps. Any signs of corrosion bubbling along the wheel arches, sill seams, or around the rear suspension turrets would warrant closer scrutiny, as the MOT advisory categories do not always capture early-stage surface corrosion before it progresses.