2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · LL17 HRX

The most recent MOT on 2025-07-15 recorded three minor issues: frayed offside front seat belt webbing, a cracked offside rear tyre, and a worn front suspension arm bush. All were classified as “advisories” rather than failures, indicating they require attention but did not compromise safety. The vehicle has no recent major failures, but recurring tyre and seat belt concerns suggest ongoing maintenance needs. A pattern of tyre-related issues emerges, with nearside and offside rear tyres showing cracking or perishing in multiple MOTs from 2022 to 2025. This could indicate exposure to environmental factors, improper storage, or age-related degradation. Seat belt problems also recur, including a non-functional offside rear belt in 2022 and damaged webbing in 2025, suggesting potential wear or neglect in these critical safety components. The trend shows some improvement: the 2025 MOT had fewer issues than the 2022 failed test, which included multiple tyre wear and seat belt failures. However, the persistence of tyre and seat belt defects, alongside a suspension bush wear, indicates that these areas remain vulnerable. No major mechanical failures have been recorded in the last three years, but the vehicle’s low mileage (4,957 miles annually) may mask wear in components not directly tied to usage, such as rubber parts. The low mileage relative to the vehicle’s age (9 years) implies either light use or extended periods of inactivity.