2020 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · LS70 EEV

The vehicle presents a stable and consistently clean roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 15 October 2025 at 28,050 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This outcome mirrors the three preceding annual tests, all of which also passed without advisories or failures. The maintenance trend is unambiguously stable, showing no recurring faults, no emerging mechanical degradation, and no structural or corrosion issues flagged by any tester across the full four-test history. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of very light use. Between the first test on 5 October 2022 at 11,391 miles and the most recent on 15 October 2025 at 28,050 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 16,659 miles over three years, averaging roughly 5,553 miles per annum. The intervals between tests are consistent, each spanning close to twelve months, with no sudden jumps in recorded distance that would suggest long periods of inactivity followed by intense use. For a vehicle registered in 2020, the total of 28,050 miles is notably low, sitting well below the typical annual benchmark of 10,000 to 12,000 miles. Despite the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that spend extended periods stationary can develop issues that MOT tests do not always capture, such as perished tyre sidewalls from age rather than wear, seized handbrake mechanisms, or corroded brake components caused by light use rather than heavy demand. The tyres deserve particular attention, as a vehicle covering fewer than 5,000 miles per year may still be running on its original rubber, which can degrade structurally well before the tread wears down. Suspension bushes and coil springs should also be inspected for dry rot or cracking, conditions that can develop from age and infrequent loading rather than mileage alone. The underside of the vehicle warrants close scrutiny for any early signs of corrosion, especially around suspension mounting points, subframes, and exhaust fixings. Even with a spotless MOT record, surface corrosion can begin forming on a vehicle that sits unused for long stretches, particularly if it is kept in a coastal or road-salt-prone area. The braking system should be test-driven to confirm even pedal feel and no pulling under firm application, as light-use vehicles are prone to uneven disc corrosion and binding calipers. Overall, the data paints a picture of a well-maintained, lightly used vehicle with no flagged defects, but the nature of its low annual mileage means age-related deterioration remains a legitimate concern that only a hands-on inspection can properly rule out.