2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · EU13 TTO

Across eight recorded DVSA tests spanning from 2019 to early 2026, this Qashqai presents a largely untroubled roadworthiness record, with the most recent pass on 7 January 2026 carrying no advisories or defects and continuing a broadly stable pattern established over several years. The only failure in the entire history is a minor 2024 PRS (pass after rectification) for an offside windscreen wiper failing to clear the screen effectively, which was corrected on the same day and does not recur in any subsequent test. Two advisories were issued in January 2025 relating to a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its outer edge and a nearside rear tyre with slight damage or perishing, but neither was carried forward as a failure and the 2026 test recorded no tyre-related concerns. Mechanically, the documented story is one of consistency rather than escalating wear, with no repeat advisories, no corrosion flags, and no structural or suspension issues raised at any test. With 68,780 miles recorded over a 13-year life, the vehicle averages roughly 5,290 miles per year, which sits well below the typical mileage for a car of this vintage and points to either a light-use pattern or extended periods of inactivity. The MOT testing record itself shows an unusually long gap between July 2019 and January 2021 with no test entry, and a second stretch between January 2022 and January 2023, which may indicate the vehicle was either off the road under SORN or exempt from testing during those intervals. Low annual mileage of this kind tends to reduce wear on high-cycle components such as clutches, brake friction material and internal engine bearings, but it can also accelerate deterioration of rubber components, brake discs through surface corrosion, and underbody protection due to infrequent use and possible standing water exposure. Given the advisory history specifically flagging a nearside front tyre with outer edge wear, particular attention should be paid to the front wheel alignment geometry, particularly camber and toe settings, as uneven shoulder wear on a single side commonly points to misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or a weakened coil spring on that corner. The vehicle should be driven over varied surfaces to listen for any clonking or knocking from the front struts, top mounts, and anti-roll bar drop links, and the nearside front suspension should be inspected for perished bushes or a sagging spring, as low mileage does not prevent these from hardening with age. The nearside rear tyre should be checked closely for any sidewall cracking or bulging, and the rear axle and trailing arm bushes should be examined for splitting given the rubber-component risks associated with infrequent use. On test, the brake pedal should feel firm and the vehicle should pull up straight without any judder through the steering, as brake discs that have sat unused are prone to surface corrosion and lipping that may not have been flagged on test but can still produce a harsh or uneven pedal feel. A thorough road test should include firm stops from around 30 mph to check for any ABS intervention on uneven surfaces, which could hint at reluctor ring or wheel speed sensor issues. The engine should be observed from cold start for any timing chain rattle from the front of the block, a known concern on the 1.5 and 1.6 dCi units commonly fitted to this model, and any smoke from the exhaust during warm-up should be noted. Under the bonnet, look for any signs of oil misting around the cam cover gasket and coolant residue around the water pump and thermostat housing, while underneath the vehicle any surface rust on the rear subframe, brake pipes, and fuel lines should be assessed for thickness, as a 13-year-old car with light use is more likely to suffer from prolonged surface corrosion than mechanical fatigue.