2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · KM17 EUF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding front suspension components. While the car passed the July 2025 test at 87,014 miles, the tester identified significant degradation of the offside front lower suspension arm forward mounting, which was perished and cracking. This follows a pattern of perished gaiters and inner mountings noted in the July 2024 test at 76,827 miles, indicating a systemic failure of the rubber components and mounting hardware rather than isolated incidents. The mileage profile is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of roughly 12,000 miles between the June 2023 and July 2024 tests, and another 10,000 miles between July 2024 and July 2025. This regular usage suggests typical road exposure rather than long periods of inactivity, which explains the progressive wear seen on the rubber-based parts and braking system throughout the DVSA records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension assembly to ensure the cracking mounting reported in 2025 has been professionally replaced. The recurring failure of track rod end gaiters and ball joint gaiters across multiple years suggests the entire front-end geometry may be nearing its service limit. Additionally, the braking system shows a history of neglected maintenance, evidenced by the June 2023 failure for lipped discs and dangerously thin pads across all axles. You should verify the current thickness of the pads and check for uneven wear on the discs to ensure the previous issues were addressed effectively rather than merely patched.