2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · DX16 ETF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test on 7 April 2026 at 82,101 miles was a pass, it followed an immediate failure for an inoperative engine malfunction light and play in both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints. The presence of the MIL light failure suggests that critical diagnostic monitoring was ignored prior to the test, potentially indicating that the owner only addressed faults once they threatened the MOT certificate. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of 10,829 miles between the July 2024 test at 60,457 miles and the April 2025 test at 71,286 miles, which indicates regular use. However, the 2024 failure highlighted multiple mechanical issues simultaneously, including a fractured coil spring, worn suspension arm bushes, and thin brake pads,suggesting that the suspension components are reaching the end of their service life at these intervals. A physical inspection must focus on the front suspension geometry, as the record has flagged anti-roll bar linkages and lower arm bushes across two separate years. The buyer should verify that the fractured coil spring noted in 2024 was replaced correctly and check for any secondary damage to the strut mounting points. Furthermore, the history of perishing rear tyres in 2024 indicates the vehicle may sit stationary for extended periods, which warrants a check of the rubber condition on all remaining tyres despite potentially sufficient tread depth.