2011 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Diesel · LS11 SKD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on January 13, 2026, 98,148 miles. However, the maintenance trend indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive ownership. A significant failure just six days prior at 98,144 miles revealed multiple critical safety defects, including a split drive shaft CV boot, a worn suspension ball joint, and dangerously thin brake pads. While these were clearly rectified, the history suggests the owner only addresses mechanical components when they trigger an MOT failure. The mileage profile is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. The record shows steady usage with roughly 9,000 miles covered between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 10,000 miles covered between January 2025 and January 2026. This consistent use suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stationary neglect, though the recurring wear on rubber components and braking hardware explains the age-related degradation despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension geometry, as the offside lower ball joint was a recent failure in early 2026. The record also notes persistent corrosion on both front and rear coil springs as of 2025, which requires a visual check for structural fractures or significant thinning of the metal. Given the repeated reports of thin pads and pitted discs across 2024 and 2025, verify the current state of the braking system to ensure the recent January repairs involved high-quality components rather than temporary fixes.