2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · DV14 XGL

The vehicle presents a mixed mechanical picture following its most recent MOT activity in January 2026. The initial test on 27 January 2026 at 135,306 miles resulted in a failure, exposing a fractured offside front coil spring, an excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint, a missing offside front wheel fixing, and play in the offside front steering rack inner joint. A retest on 28 January 2026 at 135,311 miles passed, indicating the critical failure points were addressed. However, the pass was not clean. The tester flagged a persistent oil leak, continued play in the offside front steering rack inner joint, a worn nearside front tyre on its edge, and a worn nearside front upper Macpherson strut bush. This pattern suggests the previous owner corrected the immediate failure items but left known wear conditions unresolved, pointing to a reactive rather than preventative maintenance approach. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a 2014 vehicle now in its twelfth year. The recorded 135,311 miles equates to roughly 11,276 miles annually, sitting squarely within typical UK usage. Progression through the record is steady: 112,218 miles in February 2023, 125,832 miles in January 2024, 130,256 miles in January 2025, and 135,311 miles by January 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest long-term standing or odometer anomalies. The annual increments of approximately 13,600 to 14,400 miles between 2023 and 2025 have tapered to roughly 5,000 miles over the most recent twelve-month period, which may indicate reduced daily use or a change in ownership circumstances. A buyer should prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering components. The recurring advisories around the steering rack inner joint, the Macpherson strut bush, and the lower suspension arm ball joint suggest these areas have endured sustained stress and may require ongoing attention. The fractured coil spring that caused the January 2026 failure raises a question about the condition of the remaining springs, particularly the nearside front unit, which should be examined for cracks or sag. The persistent oil leak, noted as not excessive in both January 2026 tests, warrants investigation at source, likely a camshaft seal, rocker cover gasket, or oil filter housing, as even minor leaks can escalate and contaminate clutch or brake components over time. The braking system shows gradual wear rather than acute failure. Front brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in January 2025, and rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin at the same test. With no subsequent brake-related advisories in 2026, these items may have been replaced, but a buyer should verify disc thickness and pad material depth directly. Tyre condition appears to be a recurring weak point, with nearside front edge wear flagged in both 2025 and 2026, suggesting possible tracking misalignment or a worn steering component feeding uneven contact patch loading. A four-wheel alignment check and close inspection of inner sidewalls on all tyres would be prudent before purchase.