2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · HB02 BER

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in February 2026 at 141,921 miles passed only after a failure just ten days prior. That previous failure highlighted critical safety issues including a structurally failed front tyre and dangerously worn brake pads. While the vehicle passed its latest inspection, the recurring nature of suspension component failures suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they reach the point of an MOT failure. At a recorded mileage of 141,921 miles over 14 years, the vehicle averages approximately 10,137 miles per year. This is consistent with typical usage for a family crossover of this age and does not indicate long periods of neglect or excessive mileage. Between February 2024 and February 2026, the car covered 14,966 miles, showing a steady rate of roughly 7,500 miles annually. This consistent use explains the progressive wear on the rubber components and braking hardware noted throughout the records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering assembly. The record shows a history of worn suspension arm bushes, ball joint dust cover deterioration, and play in the steering rack inner joints between 2024 and 2026. Furthermore, the offside front CV joint boot was flagged as mis-shaped in February 2026, which needs to be checked for grease leakage or internal joint damage that could soon lead to an expensive driveshaft replacement. The braking system also requires close attention as the vehicle has failed multiple times for thin pads and scored discs across three consecutive years. While the 2026 failure was rectified, the buyer should verify the remaining life on the current components and ensure the calipers are not binding. Given the age of the vehicle and the history of perished rubber dust covers, an inspection for underbody corrosion on the exhaust and suspension mounting points is also essential to ensure structural integrity remains sound.