2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · J80 MAM

Emerging suspension wear is the primary mechanical concern for this vehicle, as evidenced by the latest pass on 16 June 2026 which flagged worn pins or bushes on both the nearside and offside front suspension arms. Prior to this, the roadworthiness record remained relatively stable, with a failure on 14 June 2025 limited to headlamp aim and windscreen washer liquid delivery, and a minor registration plate lamp fault recorded in January 2024. The recorded mileage of 72,120 miles is low for a fourteen year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,151 miles per year. This usage profile indicates the vehicle has avoided the heavy wear associated with high-mileage use, yet low annual mileage can often correlate with the perishing of rubber components due to age and inactivity rather than friction. This likely contributes to the current state of the front suspension bushes. A prospective buyer should specifically evaluate the front suspension during a test drive. Listen for audible knocks or thumps when traversing speed bumps or potholes, and feel for any imprecise steering response or a slight pull when accelerating or braking, which would indicate that the worn suspension arm bushes have progressed beyond the advisory stage. Further inspection should confirm that the rear brake pads, which were noted as wearing thin in 2019, have been replaced and that the discs are free from excessive corrosion. Finally, verify that the headlamp beams are correctly aligned and the windscreen washers are delivering a consistent spray, ensuring the defects that led to the June 2025 failure have been permanently rectified.