2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · JC60 TCC

Across eight consecutive MOT tests stretching from 2019 through to 23 June 2026, this Qashqai has produced an unbroken sequence of passes with no failures recorded, and the advisory history is sparse and limited to two isolated items rather than any escalating pattern of mechanical deterioration. The most recent examination on 23 June 2026 was returned with no defects noted, mirroring the clean outcomes of the 2025 and 2023 tests, and the single year where items were raised — 2024 — produced only a worn front brake disc and a nearside front tyre wearing on its outer edge, both of which are normal wear-related observations on a vehicle of this age. The 2019 advisory entries relate solely to rear child seats preventing full inspection of the adult belts, which is a seating configuration matter rather than a mechanical defect, and these do not reappear in any subsequent test. The overall trend therefore reads as one of stable roadworthiness with no chronic or recurring component issues flagged by the examiner. The recorded mileage of 60,671 miles against a 2013 build date places annual usage at roughly 4,670 miles, which is well below average for a car of this vintage. The MOT records themselves only contain odometer readings at the point of test, but the absence of any large mileage jumps between consecutive tests, combined with the unbroken annual testing cadence, indicates the vehicle has remained in regular light use rather than being laid up for extended periods. Low annual mileage of this nature generally translates to reduced wear on major drivetrain components and interior trim, but it does mean longer intervals between heat cycles for consumables such as brake fluid, and components that suffer more from prolonged standing than from use — particularly the brakes, tyres, and underbody metalwork — should still be physically inspected rather than assumed sound purely on the basis of low mileage. From a buyer perspective, the 2024 advisory regarding the nearside front tyre wearing on its outer edge is worth probing directly, as outer-edge wear on a single side typically points to a suspension geometry issue rather than simply a tyre ageing out. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn suspension linkages, top mounts, or anti-roll bar bushes, and check for any pulling to one side under braking or a vague, wandering feel through the steering wheel that might suggest a tired bush or a slightly bent component. A visual check from the wheel arch with the wheels turned should confirm the tyres are wearing evenly now, as the original advisory was issued more than two years ago and uneven geometry will have continued to chew through rubber in the intervening period. The front brake disc advisory from the same 2024 test noted pitting and scoring without serious weakening, which on a thirteen-year-old Qashqai with this mileage is entirely typical. On inspection, feel for any judder through the steering wheel or brake pedal under firm stopping, as pitting deepens over time and can eventually lead to brake shudder, and listen for any grinding or metallic squeal that would suggest the pads have worn down to the disc surface. Given the minimal advisory history, there is no recorded reason to suspect the rear brakes, handbrake, or brake lines are problematic, but a physical check of the discs and pads all round remains essential, and particular attention should be paid to the rear calipers for any signs of seizing after extended periods of light use. Beyond these specific points, the underbody, exhaust, and suspension components should be examined for corrosion consistent with the vehicle's age, as the MOT record cannot reveal the structural condition of areas the examiner is not required to assess.