2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · HV14 OHA

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of intermittent failures. The most recent MOT conducted on 8 December 2025 at 87,394 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the issues identified in previous years were addressed. While the history shows a pattern of failing and then immediately passing, the clean sheet from the two most recent tests suggests the current owner is proactive in rectifying faults to keep the vehicle legal for the road. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage between the November 2023 test and the November 2024 test, where the car covered 9,493 miles in just thirteen months. However, the usage slowed down significantly, with only 5,564 miles recorded between December 2024 and December 2025. This fluctuation suggests a moderate driving profile which generally limits stress on drivetrain components and rubber bushings compared to high-mile vehicles. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components that caused the failures in late 2023 and 2024. Although the records do not specify the exact reasons for those failures, the immediate re-testing and subsequent passing often point to consumable items such as bulbs, wiper blades, or minor exhaust leaks. Given the age of the Qashqai, a thorough check for corrosion on the rear subframe and the condition of suspension arm bushes is essential, as these are common areas of failure on this model regardless of relatively low mileage.