2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · DS11 VVG

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in April 2026 at 159,764 miles, this followed a significant failure just five weeks prior. The record shows a recurring pattern of critical mechanical failures, including a fractured coil spring, an excessively worn suspension ball joint, and an inoperative parking brake, suggesting that the owner only addresses the bare minimum requirements to obtain a valid roadworthiness certificate. The mileage data indicates a consistent usage pattern of approximately 10,000 miles per year, which is typical for a 15-year-old road vehicle. Between January 2024 and April 2026, the vehicle covered 21,059 miles, a steady accumulation that explains the accelerated wear on consumables and suspension components. The gap between the January 2025 test and the March 2026 failure shows the car was driven regularly, yet the sudden appearance of multiple structural and mechanical faults suggests inspections were neglected between those intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the entire suspension system, as the history shows repeated issues with coil springs and ball joints. The 2024 advisory for corrosion on the springs resulted in the 2026 failure of a broken nearside spring, indicating that structural rust is actively deforming these components. Additionally, the rear braking system requires scrutiny; the tester repeatedly noted thin pads, pitted discs, and binding calipers across multiple years, which often points to neglected caliper maintenance. Final attention should be paid to the off-side front inner drive shaft boot, which was split in early 2025 and should be checked for grease leakage or joint damage. Given the recent failure of the parking brake and the defective exhaust mounting, the mechanical integrity of the chassis needs verification to ensure repairs were not merely temporary. The vehicle shows a history of high-mileage wear that is only addressed when it fails an MOT, increasing the likelihood of further mechanical expenses.