2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · LD67 HHR

The defining mechanical theme for this nine-year-old Qashqai is a clean structural and braking record undermined by a recurring pattern of tyre perishing across all four corners. The most recent test on 1 December 2025 was a pass, yet it carried advisories for nearside front, offside front, and offside rear tyres showing slight damage, cracking or perishing, mirroring the same nearside and offside front observations from the September 2024 test. With three out of five recorded tests flagging front tyre perishing and the latest test extending that concern to a third corner, this is a persistent advisory trend rather than an isolated finding. By contrast, the 2021 and 2022 tests were returned with no defects recorded at all, and the only other advisories in the history relate to child seats restricting belt inspection, which are operational rather than mechanical matters. There are no recorded failures, no brake, suspension, exhaust, lighting, or corrosion advisories anywhere in the five-test history, and no advisory has escalated in severity, suggesting the chassis, underbody, and running gear have remained structurally sound throughout the recorded testing life. The recorded mileage of 36,608 miles against a 2017 registration equates to an average of roughly 4,000 miles per year, which sits well below the typical annual accumulation for a vehicle of this age and class. The testing record runs consecutively from April 2021 through to December 2025 with no significant gaps, indicating the car has remained in active use throughout that period and has not been laid up off the road for any extended interval. Lower annual mileage of this nature generally means reduced wear on high-friction items such as brake pads, discs, and clutch components, but it can also bring its own considerations: standing periods accelerate tyre sidewall deterioration through cold inflation cycles and prolonged loading, which is entirely consistent with the perishing pattern observed on this particular vehicle. Drivetrain wear on a 2.0-litre petrol or 1.5/1.7-litre diesel Qashqai of this mileage is likely to be moderate, though low-mileage engines can suffer from oil seals drying and occasional oil misting if left idle for long stretches. Given the recurring tyre perishing advisories, a prospective buyer should treat the four tyres as a near-certain replacement item and budget accordingly, inspecting the sidewalls closely for cracking that penetrates beyond the surface rubber into the structural plies. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as the Qashqai is known for wear in the front lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, neither of which has yet surfaced in the MOT record but warrants a physical check given the age. Brake feel should be tested for a firm pedal without excessive travel, and any judder under braking would suggest warped front discs, which at this mileage would be unusual but not impossible on a low-use vehicle subjected to occasional short journeys that promote corrosion on the disc surface. The steering should track dead straight on a flat road with no pull to either side, and any vagueness through the centre could indicate worn rack mounts or top mounts. Finally, check for oil misting around the cam cover and valve cover gasket on start-up, inspect the underbody for any surface corrosion on subframe and brake pipe clips that has not yet been flagged, and confirm the exhaust system is solid when tapped by hand, as these are the components most likely to begin showing their age next on a well-kept but lightly driven example of this vehicle.