2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · KP17 VMM

The 2017 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and highly positive maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on 17 March 2026 at 50,566 miles with zero defects recorded. This indicates the vehicle currently meets all required safety and emissions standards without any immediate mechanical or structural concerns. The owner has clearly kept the car in sound operating condition, as the absence of advisories or failures across the recent tests points to diligent upkeep rather than deferred maintenance. The recorded mileage of 50,566 miles over nine years equates to an average of roughly 5,618 miles annually, which sits well below the national average. The annual test intervals confirm consistent, low-mileage usage, with the car covering 4,396 miles between the March 2023 and March 2024 tests, and 2,396 miles between March 2024 and March 2025. A slight anomaly occurs in March 2025, where the vehicle failed a test on 20 March at 48,109 miles with no defects recorded, before passing just six days later on 26 March at 48,116 miles. This suggests a minor administrative or non-mechanical issue, such as a faulty number plate or a missing VIN plate, rather than a mechanical fault, given the immediate clean pass and negligible mileage increase. Despite the flawless MOT record, low-mileage vehicles often suffer from deterioration caused by prolonged standing rather than driving. A buyer should inspect the condition of the tyres for sidewall cracking or flat spots, as infrequent use ages rubber faster than tread wear suggests. Examine the brake discs for surface corrosion, which builds up quickly when a car sits unused and can cause binding or juddering even if the pads remain thick. Check the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing, and inspect the exhaust system for early signs of corrosion, as short journeys and idle time accelerate moisture buildup inside the system.