2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · LS17 CAE

The most recent MOT test on 2025-05-23 confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy at 48,465 miles, with no defects or advisories recorded. This represents a stable maintenance trend over the past three tests, all passing without fail. The absence of recurring faults or advisory notes suggests the vehicle has not experienced persistent mechanical issues during its most recent service intervals. However, the 2023 record shows a duplicate entry—one pass and one fail at the same mileage—indicating either an administrative error or a brief period where the vehicle was temporarily unroadworthy before re-testing. Given the clean history since 2024, the current roadworthiness status is sound, though the 2023 anomaly warrants closer scrutiny of any work done to resolve it. The mileage progression reveals an unusually low average of approximately 5,385 miles per year, which is well below the typical annual usage for this class of vehicle. Between 2022 and 2023, the mileage increased by 9,485 miles in just over a year, followed by another 8,061 miles between 2023 and 2024—a pattern that suggests either intermittent heavy use or prolonged periods of inactivity. The gap between the 2023 pass and fail entries, both at the same mileage, implies the vehicle may have been off the road for an extended period before re-testing. While low mileage generally indicates less wear on high-stress components, the irregular usage pattern could mean some fluids, such as coolant or brake fluid, may require verification for degradation over time. Given the clean MOT history, the primary focus for an in-person inspection should centre on components prone to wear from low-mileage but prolonged storage, such as suspension bushes and coil springs, which can degrade from static loading. The absence of advisories does not preclude hidden corrosion—particularly in the wheel arches, subframe, or sills—so a thorough examination of structural integrity is essential. Tyres, despite no recorded failures, should be checked for uneven wear or signs of long-term storage damage, such as dry-rotting or cracking. The braking system, while never flagged, warrants verification of disc thickness and caliper binding, especially if the vehicle was recently reactivated after a lay-up. Finally, the 2023 anomaly should prompt inquiry into any repairs or servicing undertaken during that period, as unrecorded work could impact long-term reliability.