2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · LC17 SKX

The vehicle remains roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in January 2026 at 25,029 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the latest test indicates a shift from a clean record to the emergence of consumable issues. While the car previously passed without defects, the January 2026 inspection flagged several tyre-related advisories and an obstruction, suggesting that the rubber is beginning to degrade due to age despite the low overall mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,800 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between June 2020 and January 2022, where the car covered only 910 miles in over eighteen months. Since the 2022 test, usage has increased slightly, covering over 11,600 miles in four years. This low-use pattern generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it often exposes rubber components like seals and tyres to perishing from long periods without active operation. A buyer should specifically inspect the condition of the tyres, as the January 2026 record noted cracking and perishing on the nearside front and rear tyres along with a nail in the front tyre. These are signs of age-related degradation rather than tread-depth wear. Additionally, the recurring issue of child seats preventing full inspection of the adult seat belts from 2023 through 2026 means the buyer must manually verify that the belt mechanisms are undamaged and tensioning correctly. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also check for seized brake calipers or perished suspension bushings, which can occur when a vehicle sits for extended periods.