2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · GV67 AEU

The Nissan Qashqai remains roadworthy, having passed the most recent DVSA test on 17 March 2026 at 45,493 miles with only minor advisories. The maintenance trend is stable rather than worsening. In that test the tester noted a worn nearside front suspension arm pin or bush not causing excessive movement and rear brake pads wearing thin. Earlier tests show a consistent pattern of consumable wear addressed before failure. Mileage records confirm low usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,687 miles per year. Annual tests from 24 March 2022 at 29,403 miles through to March 2026 show steady yearly increments of between 2,733 and 4,631 miles, with no gaps or sudden accumulation. The clean 2022 result indicates the first owner maintained the car to a basic standard before light use generated gradual wear. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension bushes given the offside front lower arm bush split recorded in March 2024 and the nearside front bush wear in March 2026; rubber degradation across both corners is evident. Check brake pad thickness and disc condition, as front pads were advisory in March 2025 and rears in March 2026, implying recent replacements that need verification. Tyre edge wear and perishing flagged in 2023 and 2024 suggest the previous owner delayed tyre changes; examine all sidewalls and tread for uneven wear or cracking. No structural corrosion, coil spring breaks, or emissions faults appear in the record, but a thorough underbody check remains prudent at this age.