2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · EU15 RCF

The most recent DVSA examination on 29 April 2025 resulted in a pass with no advisories or defects recorded, and this clean outcome follows four prior passes across 2022, 2023, and 2024. The only blemish in the documented history is an entry on 29 April 2024 marked as a fail, but with no defects recorded against it; this typically indicates an administrative refusal or a test abandoned prior to completion rather than a mechanical failure, and is immediately followed by a clean pass on the same date. Taken as a whole, the maintenance trend appears stable and consistent, with no recurring component flagged across consecutive tests and no advisory notes suggesting borderline wear on suspension, braking, or exhaust components. This is a positive indicator of either careful ownership or recent remedial work prior to testing. The recorded mileage of 74,482 miles over an 11-year lifecycle equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 6,770 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and segment. There are no obvious anomalies in the MOT record suggesting significant gaps between tests that might point to extended periods of standing, nor any indication of rapid mileage accumulation that would accelerate wear on the drivetrain. Given the relatively modest annual usage, components subject to calendar-based degradation rather than mileage-based wear warrant particular attention during physical inspection, as mechanical parts such as brake discs, calipers, tyres, and the 12-volt battery can deteriorate through lack of regular exercise as readily as through use. Although the MOT history is commendably clean, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough age- and mileage-appropriate inspection. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing or cracking, which is common on vehicles over five years old regardless of tread depth, and the production date code on the sidewall should be checked to confirm the rubber is not excessively aged. The braking system should be inspected for corrosion on the disc surfaces and for any signs of binding calipers, both of which are typical issues on lower-mileage vehicles that may have experienced extended standing periods; a test drive should include progressive brake application to detect any shudder, uneven pull, or grinding. The 12-volt battery is another priority check, as batteries in vehicles of this age and usage profile frequently fail without warning, and a load test or voltage check at the point of inspection is advisable. Beyond these primary checks, the buyer should verify the timing belt or chain service interval depending on the engine variant fitted, confirm that the service book contains stamps or invoices at the correct intervals, and inspect for any fluid leaks beneath the vehicle, particularly from the engine, power steering, or transmission areas. Coolant, brake fluid, and automatic transmission fluid (if applicable) all degrade over time and should be assessed for age rather than purely for condition, as a 2015 vehicle will have reached several calendar-based service milestones. On the road, listen for any suspension clonks or knocking from the front end over uneven surfaces, as coil springs and anti-roll bar links are known wear items on the Qashqai at this age, and pay attention to any dashboard warning lights, erratic idling, or hesitation under acceleration that might indicate sensor or ignition coil degradation. Given the clean MOT record and reasonable mileage, this vehicle presents as a sound basis for purchase, provided the supplementary physical checks confirm the absence of age-related deterioration not captured within the annual statutory inspection.