2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · FP11 ALU

The 2011 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and highly encouraging maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 9 December 2025 at 90,585 miles. The tester recorded zero defects during this most recent assessment, a pattern that repeats across the entire documented history. The failed entries on 4 January 2024 and 9 December 2025 occurred on the exact same dates as their respective passes, strongly indicating minor rectifications—such as a blown bulb or worn wiper blade—were addressed immediately during a same-day retest. The mechanical and structural integrity of this vehicle appears consistently well-maintained, with no recurring faults or serious advisories logged. While the vehicle's lifetime average of roughly 6,039 miles per year sits squarely within typical parameters, the recent mileage accumulation tells a different story. Between 4 January 2024 at 89,432 miles and 3 January 2025 at 90,169 miles, the Qashqai covered just 737 miles. This dropped even further to a mere 416 miles over the subsequent eleven months leading up to the December 2025 test. Such a sharp decline in usage suggests the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary, which introduces specific mechanical risks not captured by a standard MOT inspection. Given the absence of recurring mechanical or structural faults in the record, the buyer's focus must shift to the effects of prolonged inactivity. Extended standing frequently causes brake calipers to bind and brake discs to surface corrode, even if the pads retain sufficient thickness. Suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls are also prone to perishing when a vehicle remains stationary for long durations, leading to cracking and deformation that a static MOT might not catch. A thorough in-person inspection should verify the condition of the brake discs for pitting, check the sidewalls and tread of the tyres for age-related cracking, and assess the rubber suspension components for deterioration. Fluid health, particularly the brake fluid and coolant, warrants checking, as moisture absorption over time compromises their effectiveness.