2013 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Petrol · LN63 VLF

The 2013 Nissan Qashqai presents a solid and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass recorded on 21 December 2025 at 83,364 miles. That most recent test stands in stark contrast to the failed inspection just over two years earlier on the same date in 2023, where the tester flagged a defective wiper blade, a non-functioning nearside position lamp, an offside headlamp aim too low, a worn nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush, and a parking brake grabbing slightly. The subsequent retest on the same day at 71,627 miles still recorded the suspension bush wear and secondary brake grab alongside minor lighting and trim advisories, yet the vehicle passed. By December 2024 at 76,835 miles the record shows a completely clean sheet with zero defects, and that standard held through the latest test. This trajectory suggests the previous owner addressed the 2023 failures promptly and has maintained the vehicle consistently since. The mileage accumulation tells a coherent story. Between December 2022 at 67,120 miles and December 2023 at 71,627 miles, the car covered 4,507 miles in twelve months. The following year it added 5,208 miles to reach 76,835, and by December 2025 it had climbed to 83,364, a further 6,529 miles. That final annual increment is the highest in the recorded history, nudging the overall average from roughly 6,413 miles per year toward slightly heavier recent use. No anomalous gaps or sudden drops appear in the odometer readings, and the annual December test pattern indicates disciplined yearly servicing rather than neglect. Despite the clean recent record, the 2023 advisories warrant attention during any pre-purchase inspection. The worn nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush flagged in both December 2023 tests can deteriorate into excessive play if left unattended, so a buyer should have a technician check for knocking over rough surfaces and inspect the bush for perishing or metal-to-metal contact. The slightly grabbing secondary parking brake noted in the same period may point to a seized cable or uneven adjustment at the rear calipers, particularly on a vehicle of this age where corrosion in the handbrake mechanism is common. The offside rear tyre flagged in December 2022 for cracking or perishing reinforces the importance of checking all four tyres for age-related sidewall deterioration, even if tread depth appears adequate. The clean passes in 2024 and 2025 suggest these issues were resolved, but a prospective buyer should still verify the structural integrity of the underside, paying close attention to subframe mounting points and suspension components for corrosion or fresh welding. The headlamp aim defect from 2023 raises the possibility of impact damage or a replaced unit sitting slightly out of alignment, so checking beam pattern and lens condition is worthwhile. With 83,364 miles on the clock, consumables such as brake discs, pads, and coil springs are approaching the stage where replacement cycles become likely, and a test drive over varied surfaces will reveal whether the suspension remains tight or has begun to loosen again.