2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · K14 AAO

This Qashqai presents a notably clean DVSA record across its testing history, with the most recent assessment on 24 March 2026 returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded, consistent with four of the five documented tests since March 2023. The single anomaly is the duplicate entry on 26 March 2025, where a pass and a fail were both logged on the same date with no defects attached to either outcome; this is a clerical or retest event rather than evidence of an unresolved mechanical fault, as the subsequent 2026 pass confirms the vehicle remained roadworthy. Across five years of testing there is no recorded history of corrosion, brake component wear, suspension deterioration, or exhaust issues, which together paint a picture of stable roadworthiness with no flagged deterioration trends at the point of the last examination. Recorded mileage of 82,449 miles over an eight-year span equates to an average accumulation of roughly 10,300 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and usage class and suggests consistent, regular driving rather than extended periods of standing or unusually heavy commercial use. There are no significant gaps in the annual testing cycle, and the vehicle has been presented consistently each March, indicating continuous road use. At this mileage level, consumable wear on items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and clutch material should be expected to be moderate rather than advanced, though the absence of any advisory record means none of these items were flagged as approaching the legal minimum at the time of the last test. For a prospective buyer, the lack of recorded advisories means there are no specific components from the MOT history to target during inspection, but the standard mechanical checks appropriate to a Qashqai of this mileage and age remain essential. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower control arm bushes and front strut mounts, which are known wear items on this platform at this mileage. Check for pulling under braking, which can indicate binding calipers or uneven disc wear, and feel for any vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal that might suggest disc lipping or warped components. Inspect the underside for any signs of oil misting around the engine and gearbox seams, and examine the rear brake pipes and fuel lines for the early stages of surface corrosion, as Nissan vehicles of this era can develop pipework rust in salt-affected areas even when not yet flagged at test. Given the clean DVSA record, attention should turn to verifying the ancillary systems and service history that fall outside MOT scope. Confirm the timing chain or belt replacement interval has been observed according to Nissan schedule, as chain stretch on the 1.3 DIG-T and 1.5 dCi units can present as a rattle on cold start. Check that the CV boots are intact and free of grease splits, and ensure the air conditioning system produces cold air consistently, as compressor and condenser faults are common on higher-mileage examples. Finally, a pre-purchase inspection on a ramp remains strongly advisable to confirm the structural and underbody condition that the MOT history, while favourable, cannot fully document.