2021 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · FN21 RYO

The 2021 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent test on 30 December 2025 at 18,613 miles. The vehicle currently exhibits no recorded mechanical or structural defects. An anomaly exists in the record where a failure and a pass are logged on the identical date and mileage, though the absence of recorded defects on both entries suggests a minor administrative discrepancy or a rectified issue that left no paper trail. Overall, the mechanical condition appears sound. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 3,723 miles per year. Between the January 2024 test at 9,038 miles and the December 2024 test at 12,927 miles, the Qashqai covered 3,889 miles over an eleven-month period. However, the mileage remained entirely stagnant between the December 2024 test and the December 2025 test, indicating either a full year of zero use or a period where the vehicle remained off the road. This prolonged inactivity warrants a closer look at consumables and fluid degradation. Despite the absence of flagged defects, the stagnant mileage profile requires a targeted physical inspection. Tyres must be checked for sidewall cracking and flat-spotting, as low annual mileages and long stationary periods cause rubber to perish rather than wear evenly. Brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion, a common issue on vehicles that sit idle, which can cause binding or excessive pedal travel until cleared. Suspension bushes and coil springs may also suffer from static compression set, so listen for clunks over speed bumps and check for uneven ride height. Fluid condition, particularly brake fluid moisture content and engine oil emulsification, demands verification given the extended periods of non-use.