2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · FL12 LVS

The 2012 Nissan Qashqai presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 January 2026 at 101,463 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean passes since January 2024. The earlier failure on 9 January 2023 at 91,087 miles listed no defects, and the vehicle passed eighteen days later on 27 January 2023 at 91,096 miles, indicating the failure was administrative or a tester error rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a fourteen year old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,247 miles per year. The record shows 95,160 miles at the 31 January 2024 test, rising to 97,473 miles by 5 February 2025 and 101,463 miles by 29 January 2026. Annual gains of around 3,000 to 4,000 miles confirm light use with no rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps. The sparse, clean history suggests the previous keeper kept basic upkeep current and the car was not subjected to high load or neglect. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of consumable items not captured by a pass with no defects. At 101,463 miles the original suspension bushes, coil springs, and damper units are aged and may show latent wear not yet at advisory threshold. Brake disc thickness and caliper operation warrant checking, as binding or uneven wear develops silently between tests. Structural integrity underneath should be physically examined for corrosion around sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, since the MOT record gives no advisories but cannot confirm absence of early rust. The clean pass history implies no recurring mechanical trend, yet age alone justifies verifying tyre condition, exhaust emissions under load, and drivetrain noise before purchase.