2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · EY18 BXB

The 2018 Nissan Qashqai presents a clean bill of health on its most recent MOT, passing on 28 August 2025 at 70,127 miles with zero defects recorded. This marks the fifth consecutive advisory-free pass, indicating a stable and well-maintained vehicle with no recurring mechanical or structural faults. The maintenance trend is firmly stable, with no evidence of worsening or emerging issues across the entire recorded history. The mileage accumulation is consistent and predictable. Between the 2024 test on 8 August at 60,842 miles and the 2025 test on 28 August at 70,127 miles, the vehicle covered 9,285 miles in approximately one year. Earlier intervals show similar patterns, with 13,311 miles added between July 2022 and July 2023, and 9,232 miles between July 2023 and August 2024. The annual average of roughly 8,766 miles aligns with typical UK usage, and there are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest long periods of disuse or odometer irregularities. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection. At over 70,000 miles, consumable components such as brake discs, pads, tyres, and suspension bushes are approaching or within their typical service life, even if they have not yet triggered a fail or advisory. The front and rear suspension should be checked for play in drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, and shock absorber condition, as these are common wear points on the QashQai platform. Underbody corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe, sills, and suspension mounting points, warrants close visual inspection, as Nissan models of this generation can be susceptible to surface and structural rust depending on climate and road treatment history. The exhaust system should be examined for corrosion and gas leaks, and the engine bay inspected for fluid seepage around the rocker cover gasket and turbocharger pipework, both known weak points on the 1.2 DIG-T and 1.6 dCi powertrains. Tyre condition and alignment should be verified, as uneven wear patterns can indicate neglected tracking or suspension geometry issues that may not yet have reached MOT failure thresholds.