2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · KM17 EUU

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on July 4, 2025 at 64,649 miles recorded a pass despite flagging a non-excessive oil leak and a corroded offside rear coil spring. While the car has passed consecutive tests, the recurring advisories related to wear and tear suggest that components are only addressed when they approach the point of failure or legal illegality. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,183 miles per year. Between the 38,024 miles in July 2021 and 64,649 miles in July 2025, the car covered roughly 26,000 miles. This relatively low annual usage often leads to the premature degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the 2023 advisory regarding perishing and cracking on all four tyres despite the low mileage. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the rear suspension and braking systems. The offside rear coil spring was noted for corrosion in 2025, a potential point of structural failure if not replaced. Furthermore, the history shows a pattern of neglected brakes, with thin pads flagged on both axles in 2021 and pitted front discs identified in 2022. The distorted nearside rear road wheel noted in 2024 also suggests a previous impact that may have caused uneven tyre wear or alignment issues. The current oil leak identified in the latest test requires a physical check of the engine seal to determine if it is a minor gasket weep or a more significant failure.