2009 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Petrol · LB59 BNK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in suspension and steering components. While it passed its most recent test in May 2026 at 68,704 miles, this followed a significant failure just three days prior. The tester identified a critical offside front wheel bearing and both front suspension arm ball joints as excessively worn. The fact that these components were replaced immediately to secure a pass suggests the owner is reacting to faults only when they fail inspection rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 17 years old, the recorded 68,704 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. This low usage often leads to rubber-based components degrading through age rather than wearing out from distance. Between September 2023 and May 2025, the car covered only 6,230 miles, yet the record shows recurring issues with perishing and cracking tyres across multiple years. This suggests a vehicle that may sit for long periods or undergo very short trips, which explains the deterioration of CV boots, ball joints, and tyre rubber despite the low odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry and steering system. The record consistently flags play in the steering rack, tie rods, and anti-roll bar linkages since 2023, indicating a systemic weakness in the front-end assembly. Furthermore, the front inner brake discs were noted as worn in the May 2026 test and should be checked for thickness and uneven wear. Given the history of perishing tyres and deteriorating CV boots, the sidewalls of all tyres should be inspected for deep cracking, and the drive shaft boots checked for grease leakage to prevent imminent joint failure.