2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · DS18 MWM

Across the six MOT tests recorded for this 2018 Nissan Qashqai, the roadworthiness picture is defined by a sustained run of clean passes with only a handful of advisory notes clustered around the 2022 and 2023 tests. The most recent examination on 24 April 2026 was recorded as a pass with no defects or advisories, and the two prior tests in April 2025 and April 2024 followed exactly the same clean pattern. The earlier test on 14 April 2021 was also a pass with nothing flagged, meaning the vehicle has never failed an MOT within the recorded DVSA history. The only items raised were a near-side rear nail in the tyre and a perished off-side rear tyre in 2023, plus off-side front tyre wear, thinning front brake pads, and worn front brake discs in 2022. None of these advisories reappeared in subsequent tests, which suggests the flagged items were addressed at the time, although the MOT record alone does not confirm what remedial work was actually carried out. With 50,216 miles recorded over an eight-year life, the annual accumulation sits at roughly 6,277 miles, which is broadly typical for a family SUV of this age. The mileage progression across the recorded tests is steady rather than erratic, with no unusually large gaps between annual readings that would point to long periods off the road or, conversely, sudden heavy use in a short interval. This consistent mid-range usage pattern is generally kinder to consumables than high-mileage motorway use, but the brake and tyre advisories from 2022 still show that wear-related items were beginning to surface as the vehicle accumulated mileage and age. The fact that no further brake or tyre advisories have appeared since 2023 may simply reflect that replacement components have not yet reached advisory thresholds again, rather than any guarantee about their current state. Given the 2022 advisory on front brake pads wearing thin and the front brake discs being worn though not excessively, particular attention should be paid to the braking system on any inspection. On a test drive, listen for any grinding, squealing, or pulsing through the steering wheel under firm braking, which could indicate that the pads fitted at the time of the advisory are now nearing the end of their useful life or that the discs have worn past their minimum thickness. Feel for any pulling to one side under braking, which can point to a binding caliper, and check visually for lipping on the disc edges and any scoring on the pad surfaces. The off-side front tyre was flagged as worn close to the legal limit and on its edge in 2022, so it is worth checking the current tyres for uneven shoulder wear, which on a Qashqai can indicate tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or weak tie-bar or wishbone components. The 2023 advisory concerning an off-side rear tyre with cracking and perishing is consistent with the natural ageing of rubber regardless of tread depth, so even tyres that appear to have plenty of tread should be inspected for sidewall crazing and any signs of perishing, particularly on the rear axle. The recorded nail in the near-side rear tyre from the same year serves as a reminder to check the full circumference of each tyre for repairs, especially on the inner shoulders which are difficult to see without removing the wheels. On the test drive, pay attention to any knocking from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn trailing arm or transverse link bushes common to this generation of Qashqai, and listen for clonking over speed humps that may suggest anti-roll bar drop link wear. Finally, although no corrosion advisories appear in the recorded history, a Qashqai of this age can develop surface rust around the rear wheel arches, underbody mounting points, and brake pipe junctions, so a thorough visual inspection of these areas from underneath with a torch is advisable before purchase.