2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · FM18 WRD

The Nissan Qashqai presents as roadworthy following the April 2026 test, where the DVSA recorded a pass at 66,134 miles with no defects listed. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, showing no escalating faults or recurring advisories. A failed entry on 1 April 2026 at the same mileage and with no defects recorded suggests an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, immediately followed by a clean pass on the same day. Annual mileage sits at roughly 8,267 per year against the vehicle's 2018 build, a typical use profile for this model. The records show 49,688 miles at the June 2023 test, 55,361 miles by June 2024, 59,573 miles in April 2025, and 66,134 miles by April 2026. The gap between June 2024 and April 2025 reflects a delayed test rather than a sudden mileage spike; overall accumulation is steady and unremarkable. The sparse, clean record gives no indication of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean MOT trail. The absence of advisories means suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion were not flagged, but eight years of use can hide worn components the annual test did not capture. Verify the April 2026 failure cause with the selling garage, as the no-defect record offers no explanation for the rejected pass attempt. Given the low fault count and consistent mileage, previous ownership appears to have maintained the car to minimum legal standard. Prioritise a pre-purchase check of tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and exhaust emissions at the current 66,134-mile mark to confirm the roadworthiness the MOT implies.