2019 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · EY69 KYT

The 2019 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 27 August 2025 at 38,174 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean sheet followed a failure just two days earlier on the same day at 38,172 miles, where the tester flagged an offside rear brake pad below 1.5 mm and a worn, pitted offside rear brake disc. The fact that both items were rectified before the retest pass suggests the previous owner addressed the issue promptly rather than deferring it. Across the full five-test history, the record shows no recurring structural or mechanical failures, which is a positive indicator of overall care. The mileage profile is notably low for a seven-year-old vehicle. At 38,174 miles, the annualised average sits at roughly 5,453 miles per year, well below the typical UK figure of around 8,000 to 12,000. The progression is steady and consistent: 11,087 miles in August 2022, 18,688 in August 2023, 31,027 in August 2024, and 38,174 in August 2025. That represents approximately 7,600 miles added between 2022 and 2023, 12,300 between 2023 and 2024, and 7,100 between 2024 and 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The pattern points to regular, light-to-moderate use, likely a mix of short local trips and occasional longer journeys. A buyer should still inspect the rear braking system in person, given the August 2025 failure specifically identified the offside rear disc as pitted and scored. While the pads and disc were replaced to achieve the retest pass, it is worth checking whether the nearside rear components show similar wear, as uneven rear brake degradation can indicate a sticking caliper or seized slider pin on the offside. The advisory history also flags tyre condition twice: a nail in the offside rear tyre in August 2024 and cracking or perishing on both rear tyres in August 2023. Both were resolved at the time, but a close inspection of the current tyre sidewalls, date codes, and tread depth across all four wheels is advisable, particularly if the car has been sitting for extended periods between short trips. Beyond the flagged items, the low annual mileage and short-journey usage pattern warrant a check of the exhaust system for signs of internal moisture corrosion, the DPF if this is a diesel variant for passive regeneration issues, and the underside for surface rust on suspension components, subframes, and brake lines that can develop on vehicles used predominantly for low-speed urban driving. The MOT record is clean and the trend is encouraging, but a physical inspection of these areas will confirm whether the documented care extends beyond what the test alone can reveal.