2009 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Petrol · GK59 WVD

This 2009 Nissan Qashqai presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 31 March 2023 at 162,729 miles resulted in a pass, but only after a failure the previous day on 30 March 2023 at 162,725 miles. The retest cleared the engine MIL, offside front position lamp, and critically thin offside front brake pads below 1.5mm. However, the vehicle still carried multiple advisories including worn front suspension arm bushes, deteriorated track rod end dust covers, a broken rear exhaust mount, and a nearside front shock absorber with reduced damping effect. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of borderline compliance rather than proactive care, with recurring suspension and steering wear items persisting across consecutive tests. The mileage accumulation tells a straightforward story. Between the March 2021 test at 143,450 miles and the March 2022 test at 151,955 miles, the vehicle covered 8,505 miles in twelve months. The following year saw a jump of 10,774 miles to reach 162,725 miles by March 2023, bringing the annual average to roughly 9,572 miles across the vehicle's seventeen-year life. This is typical for its age and suggests consistent daily use rather than long periods of inactivity. No significant mileage gaps appear in the record, and the odometer readings progress logically without rollback concerns. The recurring fault pattern demands attention to the front suspension and steering geometry. Worn front suspension arm bushes appeared in 2021, 2022, and 2023, while anti-roll bar bushes and track rod end dust covers deteriorated progressively. Play in the steering rack inner joint persisted across both 2022 and 2023. A prospective buyer should have the front end inspected on a four-post lift, checking for excessive play in the inner steering rack, condition of the lower arm rear bushes, and whether the nearside front shock absorber has been replaced given its flagged damping loss. The offside rear wheel bearing roughness noted in the 2023 failure also warrants investigation, as rough bearings can indicate imminent failure. Structural corrosion represents the most serious long-term concern. The 2021 pass flagged harsh corrosion to both rear suspension arms and the rear sub-frame, described as borderline, alongside general underside corrosion. With three years elapsed since that test and no subsequent underbody inspection recorded, a buyer must examine the rear sub-frame mounting points, suspension arm attachment points, and inner wing lower sections for advanced corrosion that could compromise structural integrity. Oil leaks from the engine and gearbox, noted consistently since 2021, should be traced to their source, as persistent leaks can lead to contamination of rubber components and accelerated deterioration of bushings and gaiters.