2009 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Petrol · GY09 LWU

The Nissan Qashqai presents a clean MOT history with no recorded defects across its five most recent tests, spanning from November 2023 to November 2025. The vehicle passed its last two examinations—most recently on 7 November 2025 at 142,514 miles—without advisories or failures, indicating stable roadworthiness in critical areas. The two prior failures in November 2024 and 2025 were administrative, with no technical issues logged, suggesting the car meets all DVSA thresholds for safety and emissions. This consistency implies either meticulous maintenance by previous owners or a model known for reliability in these key areas, though the lack of advisories may also reflect minimal testing depth rather than flawless condition. The mileage accumulation of 8,383 miles per year aligns closely with the vehicle’s age, suggesting moderate but steady use without extreme wear patterns. Between November 2023 (126,590 miles) and November 2025 (142,514 miles), the Qashqai covered 16,000 miles in just two years—a pace that, while typical, would normally warrant closer scrutiny of consumables like tyres, brake pads, and suspension components. The absence of recorded advisories or defects in this period is unusual for a vehicle of this age and mileage, particularly given common wear items such as coil springs, anti-roll bars, or brake fluid condition. The rapid mileage increase between the 2024 and 2025 tests (960 miles in just three days) is also anomalous and may indicate a data entry error or a brief period of heavy use, though it does not directly impact the mechanical verdict. Given the complete absence of advisories or defects in the MOT history, a buyer should prioritise a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on areas not routinely tested under DVSA protocols. Key components to examine include the suspension—particularly the rear coil springs and bushings, which often degrade without visible MOT flags—and the brake system beyond the tester’s basic checks, such as caliper binding, disc warping, or uneven pad wear. Structural integrity should also be verified, especially around wheel arches, sills, and subframe mounts, where corrosion can compromise safety without immediate functional failure. The exhaust system, while not flagged here, should be inspected for leaks or rust, as emissions tests may not catch minor issues. Finally, fluid levels—brake, coolant, and differential—should be checked, as these are not part of the MOT but critical to long-term reliability.