2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · KT09 VYH

The vehicle holds a current MOT certificate issued on 7 October 2025 at 152,869 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, resolving, and consistent with a car that has been kept in running order rather than neglected. That most recent test passed cleanly after a same-day failure for a minor electrical fault, a rear direction indicator affected by another lamp, which was rectified immediately. No serious structural or safety-critical defects appear on the latest certificate. The mileage accumulation is typical for a 2009 vehicle. Between the March 2023 test at 115,994 miles and the March 2024 test at 124,579 miles, the car covered 8,585 miles in twelve months. The subsequent jump from 124,579 miles in March 2024 to 152,869 miles by October 2025 represents 28,290 miles in roughly nineteen months, equating to approximately 17,900 miles per year. That is a noticeable step up in usage, suggesting heavier recent driving, possibly longer commutes or motorway work, which accelerates wear on consumables, suspension components, and drivetrain parts. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs carefully. In the March 2024 test at 124,577 miles, the tester flagged a front brake disc worn, pitted, or scored, and that advisory carried over into the passed test two days later. Pitting and scoring on discs reduce braking efficiency and often point to aggressive pad contact or corrosion, particularly if the car has stood for periods. Check disc thickness, lip condition, and whether there is any judder through the pedal under moderate braking. The offside front track rod end ball joint is another area to watch. In March 2023 at 115,994 miles, the tester noted slight play. By the March 2024 failure at 124,577 miles, that play had deteriorated to a serious risk of detachment, a direct safety-critical defect. Although the subsequent pass suggests the joint was replaced, a buyer should verify the repair by checking for even tyre wear, straight tracking, and no knocks from the steering over full lock. Any uneven inner edge wear on the front tyres would indicate the underlying alignment issue was not fully resolved. The tester repeatedly noted under-body underseal in both October 2025 entries. While underseal can protect against corrosion, it also traps moisture against the metal if applied over existing rust or dirt. A physical inspection underneath is essential, particularly around sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, to confirm whether the structure is genuinely sound or simply coated over. Given the car's age and the recent mileage increase, surface corrosion on load-bearing components is a realistic concern.