2020 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · EO70 VDY

The vehicle's recent MOT history shows a declining trend in maintenance standards, moving from a clean record in late 2023 to multiple failures in early 2026. Although the most recent test on 20 January 2026 at 43,021 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle failed just twelve days prior at 42,833 miles due to a significant seat belt installation defect. The presence of multiple tyre advisories regarding perishing sidewalls and nails indicates that basic consumable upkeep has been neglected in the most recent period of ownership. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with typical usage for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,170 miles per year. The record shows a steady increase from 22,530 miles in December 2023 to 34,106 miles in January 2025, followed by a jump to 43,021 miles by January 2026. This suggests regular, predictable driving patterns rather than long periods of inactivity, which helps mitigate risks associated with seized components or fluid degradation. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the tyres, specifically looking for sidewall cracking or perishing on the nearside and offside rear units. The January 2025 failure for brake pads measuring less than 1.5mm suggests that braking components are reaching the end of their service life. I recommend checking the current thickness of both front and rear brake pads and inspecting the discs for excessive wear or scoring. The recent failure regarding the offside rear seat belt installation requires careful verification. You should manually test the operation of all seat belts to ensure they retract, lock, and release without resistance. Given the recent advisories regarding objects inside the wheel and tyre damage, a close inspection of the wheel arches and tyre treads is necessary to ensure no further structural or puncture risks remain.