2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · LV64 FCF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on May 13, 2026, 66,852 miles. However, the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. The car failed just two days prior to this pass at 66,840 miles due to both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers failing. While these specific faults have been rectified, the recurring nature of suspension advisories suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure or legal jeopardy. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage between annual tests, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between December 2024 and December 2025, and another 9,300 miles between December 2025 and May 2026. This low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, such as bushes and dust covers, due to age-related dry rot despite the issues noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the ball joints and inner suspension bushes have appeared in multiple tests over the last two years. The 2025 advisory specifically flagged a worn inner suspension bush, which indicates the front-end assembly is nearing the end of its life. Additionally, the history of perishing tyres, cracking, and uneven wear suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods, necessitating a close check of the sidewalls and the overall structural integrity of the rubber compounds regardless of tread depth.