2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · DV66 JFO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the MOT record indicates a deteriorating maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2026-02-26 at 25,044 miles passed without defects, yet subsequent tests in 2025, 2024, and 2023 all failed on the same 5.2.3 (d) (ii) grounds for front tyre damage, suggesting the issue has not been resolved since 2023. The failure rate of 25% over the past three years indicates that basic upkeep was likely skipped, and the tyres have likely become worn to the limit, a pattern that may continue into the future. The mileage profile reveals a significant gap between the test dates and the vehicle's age. The vehicle was approximately 9 years old in 2025, yet the last MOT was taken in February 2023. This creates a 2023-2025 gap of 18 months where the car was not tested, which could indicate that the owner relied on a manual inspection rather than a formal MOT, potentially leading to unrecorded wear or neglect. The rapid accumulation of 2,783 miles per year in the last three years suggests that the vehicle was driven for a prolonged period, placing it at risk of premature failure if the current consumption rate continues. Given the recurring faults in the front tyres and the poor history of maintenance, a buyer should inspect the vehicle in person for structural integrity, specifically checking suspension bushes, coil springs, and binding calipers. The tyres themselves are likely the primary source of the damage, so the buyer must verify that the tread depth remains adequate and that the suspension components are not showing signs of binding or rust. A thorough inspection is required to rule out hidden structural cracks or corrosion that may have developed since the last MOT, as the vehicle has no history of passing a MOT.