2012 Nissan Qashqai Tekna CVT 1.6L Petrol · DY62 XHB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred mechanical repairs. While the car passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 96,111 miles, this followed a significant failure on the same day. The tester initially flagged critical front suspension issues, including a missing locking nut on a ball joint and an excessively worn anti-roll bar linkage. This pattern suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults once they caused a failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 96,111 miles, the vehicle has averaged approximately 6,865 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 14-year-old car. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with roughly 9,000 miles driven between August 2023 and July 2024, and another 7,200 miles recorded in the following year. While stable, the relatively low annual mileage does not exempt the vehicle from age-related degradation of rubber components and grease joints, which is evident in the recurring suspension failures. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure all previous faults were properly rectified. The record shows persistent issues with suspension arm bushes and ball joints spanning from 2024 to 2025, indicating a potential for ongoing component play. Specific attention should be paid to the nearside inner CV boot, which was split in 2024. Additionally, the July 2025 advisory regarding thin rear brake pads indicates that the braking system now requires immediate attention to avoid damage to the rotors.