2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · KW62 CDU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the recent MOT history indicates a worsening trend in mechanical maintenance. While it passed the March 26, 2026 test at 71,546 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior at 71,543 miles. The transition from a clean record in 2025 to a multi-point failure in 2026 suggests that several components have reached the end of their operational life simultaneously due to age and corrosion. At 71,546 miles, this thirteen-year-old Qashai has averaged only approximately 5,500 miles per year. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components rather than simple mechanical wear from distance. Between June 2023 and March 2026, the vehicle covered 22,836 miles, yet the 2026 failure revealed significant deterioration in the inner CV boot and ball joints. The data pattern suggests the car may have sat for extended periods, causing rubber parts to perish and coil springs to rust, leading to the recent suspension failures. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension closely, as the March 2026 record flagged play in the track rod ends and excessive wear on the nearside anti-roll bar ball joint. The presence of corrosion on both front coil springs is a structural concern that often leads to snapped springs under stress. Additionally, the recently replaced nearside inner drive shaft CV boot should be verified to ensure no grease has leaked out, which followed the previous severe deterioration. The braking system also shows signs of neglect, with rear brake pads noted as thin in both the failure and the subsequent pass in March 2026. Given the 2024 advisory regarding perishing tyres, the buyer should check all rubber for sidewall cracking consistent with the low-mileage, high-age profile. While the immediate faults have have been addressed, the long-term integrity of the chassis-mounted rubber components requires close attention to prevent recurring rust.