2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · GD15 VOY

A clean and consistent MOT history defines this 2015 Nissan Qashqai, with the most recent test on 17 February 2026 recording a pass and no advisories or defects listed. Across the available testing window, the vehicle has alternated between a fail and a pass on the same day or within a few days, which is a standard pattern when minor items are rectified between the initial failure and the retest. Both retests in 2025 and 2026 resulted in clean passes, indicating the car has been returned to roadworthy condition without any recurring flagged components. There are no advisories recorded on the certificate, suggesting that at the time of test the examiner did not observe components approaching the failure threshold. The overall trajectory is therefore one of stable roadworthiness rather than decline. With 82,222 miles recorded over approximately 11 years, the Qashqai has averaged around 7,475 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no extended gaps in the MOT history or sudden spikes in mileage between tests, indicating continuous use rather than periods of lay-up followed by catch-up mileage. This consistent usage profile is mechanically favourable because it tends to keep seals, brake components, and suspension bushes working as intended rather than suffering from long-term stagnation. The annual mileage is sufficient to be meaningful for wear assessment but not so high as to imply heavy commercial or long-distance motorway use. For a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the suspension and steering because, although no advisories were recorded, the Qashqai is known for wear in front suspension components such as lower control arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and front coil springs at this mileage band. Listen for clonks or knocking over uneven surfaces, particularly at low speed over speed humps, and feel for vagueness or wandering in the steering that might indicate worn linkages or bush deterioration. Inspect the front brake discs for a noticeable lip on the outer edge, as discs on vehicles of this mileage commonly approach their wear limit, and check for any pulling to one side under braking which could indicate a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. On the body and underside, although no corrosion advisories were logged, the Qashqai can develop surface corrosion on underbody components, particularly around the rear axle area, subframe mounting points, and brake pipe runs. During any inspection, request the car be raised or examined on a ramp to look for bubbling paint, flaking metal, or white salt deposits along structural members and suspension arms. Verify all electrical systems function correctly, including the infotainment unit, climate control, and power-folding mirrors, as wiring faults in the door harnesses are a known weak point on this generation. Finally, confirm the service history matches the recorded mileage and that the timing chain or timing belt interval has been observed, as these are critical maintenance items on the 1.2 DIG-T and 1.5 dCi engines commonly fitted to this model.