2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · LR66 XAF

A clean, uninterrupted run of MOT passes across seven consecutive annual tests from 2019 through 2025 marks this 2016 Nissan Qashqai as a consistently roadworthy vehicle, with the most recent examination on 21 October 2025 recording no defects at all. The only blemishes on the entire record are a pair of minor advisories issued at the 2020 test, and nothing of substance has surfaced in any of the five subsequent passes. There are no recorded failures, no advisories relating to corrosion, suspension wear, braking performance, exhaust integrity, or any structural element. The pattern is one of stable, uneventful roadworthiness rather than a vehicle giving cause for concern. Mileage of 35,838 against a ten-year registration equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 3,584 miles, which is notably below the typical usage rate for a car of this age and class. There are no testing gaps visible in the sequence, which runs continuously from 2019 through 2025, indicating the vehicle has remained in regular use throughout the recorded period rather than being laid up. However, the modest annual mileage is consistent with predominantly short urban journeys, school runs, or light commuting, which mechanically means the brake discs and pads may have suffered more from light corrosion and low-speed glazing than from outright wear, while the cooling system, exhaust, and underbody components are likely to be in comparatively fresh condition given limited exposure to long high-mileage running. Tyres, too, may have aged in terms of compound hardening despite retaining legal tread, owing to prolonged static periods between short trips. For a prospective buyer, the practical focus should be on verifying that the items touched upon in the 2020 advisories have not deteriorated in the intervening years. The nearside front tyre was noted as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, which can point to either camber misalignment, uneven pressure history, or simply inner-edge wear from kerbing. On a test drive, listen for a rhythmic hum or drone that changes with speed, which would suggest the current tyre carcass is distorted or out of round, and visually inspect the inner and outer shoulders of both front tyres for feathering or stepped wear. Slight smearing of the front wipers was also flagged in 2020; check that the wiper blades now clear the screen cleanly in both directions and that there is no juddering or streaking, as persistent smearing can scar the glass over time. Beyond those specific items, the absence of any suspension, brake, or underbody advisories across all seven tests is a positive indicator, but it should not replace a physical inspection given the limited annual mileage. On a test drive, pay particular attention to any clonks, knocks, or creaks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as low mileage combined with short journeys can lead to early seizing of the anti-roll bar bushes and drop links without producing obvious MOT failures until wear advances. Check that the steering remains centred and that the car tracks straight under braking without pulling, as glazed brake discs from light use can produce a noticeable pedal pulsation or vibration through the steering wheel under firm stops. Inspect the underside, sills, and suspension arms for any surface corrosion, and examine the exhaust mounting rubbers and the condition of the undertray fixings, all areas where a low-mileage, lightly used vehicle can still present issues that routine MOT advisory categories simply do not capture.