2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · LC17 XHU

The vehicle remains roadworthy as of the 14 July 2026 MOT at 72,621 miles, passing overall but flagged for worn near‑side and off‑side front suspension arm pins or bushes and thin rear brake pads on both sides. The appearance of suspension‑related advisories in the most recent test, following ball‑joint dust‑cover damage noted in July 2025 and a corroded rear coil spring recorded in July 2025, suggests a modest deterioration rather than an improving trend, though no failure has been recorded. Mileage has risen from 29,365 miles in July 2021 to 72,621 miles in July 2026, averaging roughly 8,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a nine‑year‑old compact SUV. Annual increments are consistent: 22,885 miles in 2020, 29,365 miles in 2021, 38,191 miles in 2022, 47,146 miles in 2023, 54,668 miles in 2024, 63,396 miles in 2025, and 72,621 miles in 2026. No significant mileage gaps appear, indicating regular use rather than prolonged storage. A prospective buyer should feel the front suspension arm bushes for excess play and inspect the condition of the ball‑joint dust‑covers, given the 2025 damage noted. Examination of the rear brake pads for remaining thickness is essential, as the 2026 test recorded them as thin. Visual checks of the rear coil spring for corrosion and of the off‑side rear tyre for cracking, highlighted in the 2024 and 2025 records, will confirm whether the earlier advisories have progressed. Front tyre tread should also be verified, as the 2021 test warned of wear close to the legal limit. Addressing these items will clarify whether the emerging wear points are isolated consumable issues or indicative of deeper component fatigue.