2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · EY09 WFO

Based on the official DVSA MOT records, the 2009 Nissan Qashqai presents a mixed mechanical picture. The most recent test on 6 January 2025 at 118,692 miles resulted in a pass, but it was not a clean sheet. The tester flagged worn and pitted front brake discs, fluctuating service brake effort on both axles, and deteriorated track rod end dust covers. Two rear tyres were also noted as perished or cracking. These are not catastrophic failures, but they point to a vehicle that has recently been allowed to drift into a borderline state on braking and steering components. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving; it is stable but with accumulating minor faults that suggest routine servicing has been reactive rather than preventative. The mileage pattern is broadly consistent with typical use for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,982 miles per year. There is a notable gap between the January 2025 test at 118,692 miles and the previous January 2024 pass at 108,883 miles, representing an accumulation of 9,809 miles in twelve months. This is a step up from the earlier years, where annual mileage sat closer to 10,000 miles, but it remains within normal parameters. The record is clean and sequential, with no obvious anomalies or long periods of dormancy that would raise concern. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering geometry before committing. The January 2024 failure at 108,709 miles recorded an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and excessively worn front sub-frame bushes, both of which were rectified ahead of the subsequent pass. The January 2023 test at 95,413 miles had already flagged worn front sub-frame bushes, indicating this area has been a recurring weak point. Suspension bushes and ball joints on this generation Qashqai are known to degrade with age and mileage, so a physical inspection for play, knocking, and uneven tyre wear is essential. The front brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in the most recent test, and the fluctuating brake effort on both axles suggests possible caliper issues or uneven disc wear. Have the braking system inspected for binding calipers, lipping discs, and pad thickness. The perished rear tyres noted in January 2025 are a consumable item, but their condition alongside the deteriorated track rod end dust covers suggests basic upkeep has been skipped. Damaged dust covers allow dirt and moisture into the joint, accelerating wear and potentially leading to a dangerous separation. Check the inner and outer track rod ends for play, and confirm whether the tyres have been replaced since the last test. The exhaust emissions and structural integrity appear sound, as no corrosion or emissions failures appear in the record, but a thorough underbody inspection for rust on the sub-frame and suspension mounting points remains prudent for a vehicle of this age.