2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · EX56 KUB

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend regarding its front-end suspension and steering. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 108,192 miles, this followed a significant failure just six days prior. That failure revealed a cluster of mechanical defects, including a fractured offside rear coil spring, excessive wear on both suspension arm ball joints, and a worn offside track rod end. The frequency of these faults suggests that components are only being replaced once they reach a breaking point rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. Between December 2022 at 66,127 miles and December 2024 at 94,395 miles, the car covered roughly 28,000 miles, followed by another 13,800 miles in the year leading up to the December 2025 test. This steady usage indicates the car has not sat for long periods, which likely explains the progressive degradation of rubber components and metal fatigue joints noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire suspension and steering geometry. The recurring issues with ball joints and track rod ends across multiple years indicate that the front steering assembly is nearing the end of its service life. Particular attention should be paid to the nearside front inner CV boot, which was noted as deteriorated in 2024, to ensure no grease leakage has compromised the drive joint. Additionally, the persistent history of front tyres being worn on the edges in 2023, 2024, and 2025 suggests a potential ongoing alignment issue that should be verified against the current condition of the tyres.