2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · LR62 SRZ

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 3 February 2023 at 146,363 miles, meaning the certificate expired on 2 February 2026 and the car is now over four months past its test date. It cannot be legally driven on public roads until a fresh test is passed. The maintenance trend over the documented period is stable, with every recorded test resulting in a pass and zero defects flagged across five separate inspections spanning from July 2019 through February 2023. The dual entries on 3 February 2023, one fail and one pass both at 146,363 miles, indicate a same-day retest following an initial failure, yet the fail record lists no defects, which is unusual and may reflect a data recording anomaly rather than a genuine mechanical fault. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. Between July 2019 at 103,194 miles and January 2021 at 119,787 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 16,593 miles in approximately eighteen months, averaging around 11,000 miles per year. From January 2021 to January 2022 it added 13,619 miles, and from January 2022 to February 2023 it added 12,957 miles. This is consistent, typical annual usage for a vehicle of this type and age. The critical anomaly is that the recorded mileage has not advanced at all since the February 2023 test, meaning the vehicle has either been standing unused for over three years or the odometer reading has not been updated, raising questions about its current mechanical condition after prolonged inactivity. A vehicle sitting stationary for three or more years presents specific risks that no MOT history can reveal. Brake discs and calipers are highly susceptible to surface corrosion and seizure when a car is left unused, and rubber suspension bushes, tyres, and seals can perish or dry out without regular movement. The fuel system may contain degraded petrol, and the battery will almost certainly require replacement. Tyre sidewalls should be inspected carefully for cracking or flat-spotting from prolonged load in one position. The exhaust system and underbody should be checked for accelerated corrosion, particularly around mounting points and box sections where moisture collects during standing. Despite the clean MOT record, the absence of any test since February 2023 means there is no current independent verification of the vehicle's roadworthiness. A prospective buyer should arrange a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake function, suspension component integrity, tyre condition, fluid levels, and underbody corrosion before committing to any transaction. The documented history suggests responsible prior ownership, but the prolonged gap since the last test introduces significant uncertainty that only a physical inspection can resolve.