2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · EU63 CEX

The most recent DVSA examination on 30 May 2025 recorded a PASS with no defects or advisories noted, and this follows directly from a clean pass on the same date in 2024. Reviewing the full sequence, the vehicle has alternated between pass and fail outcomes on identical inspection dates in both 2024 and 2023, with no recorded defect details on the failure entries. While a fail with no defects recorded is unusual and may reflect an administrative re-test or a category that is not itemised in the summary, the overriding trend over the last three annual tests is one of stable roadworthiness, with the most recent certificate being entirely clean. For a prospective buyer, this represents a generally reassuring MOT profile, though it remains prudent to verify that the failure entries were administrative rather than rectification events, and to confirm the V5C and service records corroborate continuous upkeep. With a recorded odometer reading of 87,720 miles over approximately 13 years of service, this Qashqai has covered an average of around 6,750 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a family SUV of this vintage. The cumulative mileage is consistent with a mixture of urban and short-to-medium commuter journeys rather than sustained motorway use, and there is no evidence in the available history of unusually high annual accumulation or prolonged periods of standing. That said, the modest annual mileage means that time-based degradation of consumables and perishable components is just as relevant as wear-based deterioration, and certain age-related failures can present themselves even when the vehicle is not being heavily used. Given the clean MOT record, the focus of any pre-purchase inspection should be on the age- and calendar-driven wear factors that routine testing does not always expose. The tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing, cracking, and checking of the rubber compound, as thirteen-year-old tyres can lose elasticity and grip well before the tread depth reaches the legal minimum, even on low-mileage vehicles. The brake discs and calipers warrant particular attention, as prolonged standing can promote surface corrosion and seized caliper slides; on the test drive, listen for scraping, binding, or pulling to one side under light braking, and check for any pulsing through the pedal that could indicate disc run-out. The exhaust system, including mounting rubbers and the catalytic converter, should be inspected for corrosion and fatigue cracking, and the underbody examined for any signs of standing water damage, rust, or weeping from the power steering and transmission assemblies. Finally, the buyer should request evidence of time-based servicing, as the 1.6 dCi or 1.5 dCi diesel units common to this model, as well as the petrol alternatives, are particularly sensitive to cambelt or chain service intervals, and the Qashqai of this era is also known for injector and EGR fouling on higher-mileage diesels. Verify that the timing chain or belt has been replaced within the manufacturer’s recommended interval, confirm fresh engine oil and filter changes, and ensure the brake fluid, coolant, and automatic transmission fluid (if applicable) have been renewed on a calendar basis rather than purely by mileage. The 12V battery should be load-tested, as a thirteen-year-old original unit is likely due for replacement, and a diagnostic scan should be performed to check for stored fault codes relating to the ABS, airbag, emissions, or infotainment systems that would not appear on an MOT certificate. A thorough road test covering motorway cruising, urban stop-start traffic, and uneven road surfaces will help confirm smooth suspension operation, absence of drivetrain vibration, and proper functioning of the dual-clutch or CVT transmission if fitted.