2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · LB15 CZA

The vehicle currently presents a questionable roadworthiness status following a failed MOT test on 9 April 2026 at 42,030 miles. While the previous years showed a trend of clean passes, the most recent failure indicates an immediate mechanical or safety issue that has not been rectified prior to this evaluation. The maintenance trend appears unstable, as the transition from a clean record in 2025 to a failure in 2026 suggests a sudden component failure or a lapse in rigorous pre-test inspections. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,800 miles per year. Between June 2023 and April 2024, the car covered only 1,630 miles, suggesting long periods of stationary use. However, the interval between April 2024 and April 2025 saw an increase to 1,906 miles, followed by a further jump in the final year. This low-mileage pattern often leads to specific mechanical issues, such as perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and accelerated degradation of fluids due to lack of regular movement. A buyer must investigate the specific reasons for the April 2026 failure, as the record provides no defect codes to explain the result. Given the low usage, a physical inspection should focus on brake disc corrosion and suspension bushes, which frequently suffer when vehicles sit idle for extended periods. The structural integrity should be checked for surface rust on the underbody, as low-mileage cars can still hide significant corrosion if they have been stored in damp environments.