2021 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · LL21 FLH

The DVSA MOT record for this 2021 Nissan Qashqai presents a clean roadworthiness profile, with three tests on file between April 2024 and October 2025 all resulting in passes and no advisory notes recorded at any point. The absence of advisories is notable, as even well-maintained vehicles of this age typically surface at least minor wear items such as tyre tread approaching the legal limit, early corrosion on brake components, or slight exhaust deterioration. With this Qashqai, the test history provides no recorded mechanical concerns, no corrosion flags on structural or underbody components, and no brake or tyre advisories, which is the strongest possible official indicator that the vehicle has remained within test thresholds throughout its recent documented life. The trend across the three tests is stable, with consistent pass outcomes and no deterioration in condition reported by examiners. Recorded mileage stands at 31,303 miles on a five-year-old vehicle, equating to approximately 6,260 miles per year. This rate is broadly typical for a privately used family crossover of this age, sitting neither in low-use territory nor indicating heavy commercial or long-distance use. With tests recorded in April 2024, October 2024, and October 2025, the testing history shows a fairly conventional pattern of annual MOTs with no multi-year lay-up periods that would raise concerns about seized brakes, deteriorated rubber seals, or flat-spotted tyres. The mileage accumulation between tests appears consistent with regular driving, and there are no indications of any extended gaps or unusually rapid increases that would suggest odometer inconsistency or dramatically changing usage patterns. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means the official history does not flag any specific components requiring immediate attention, which shifts the focus of inspection toward verification of the items that MOT testing does not cover or only partially assesses. On a physical inspection, particular attention should be paid to the condition of the coil springs and suspension linkages, as Qashqais of this generation are known to develop rear spring fracture and front wishbone bush wear; a test drive should be conducted over varied road surfaces listening for clonking noises over bumps and feeling for any vagueness or knocking through the steering. The braking system, while having passed MOT without advisory, should be checked for binding calipers, particularly at the rear, by confirming the vehicle rolls freely on a flat surface after the handbrake is released. A careful road test should also evaluate the behaviour of the automatic or manual transmission, including smooth gear selection and the absence of clutch judder or hesitation under acceleration, as well as any warning lights on the instrument cluster at ignition. The turbocharged 1.3 DIG-T petrol engine fitted to this generation Qashqai should start cleanly from cold and run without irregular idling, excessive vibration, or visible exhaust smoke. Given the clean MOT record and moderate mileage, the vehicle presents a generally low-risk profile, though a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician remains advisable to confirm the absence of issues that fall outside the scope of standard MOT testing, such as interior wear, infotainment function, air conditioning performance, and the condition of cambelt or timing chain service intervals if these are not supported by documented service history.