2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · MJ67 KVF

The 2017 Nissan Qashqai has demonstrated a deteriorating maintenance trend over its MOT history, despite passing its most recent test on 2025-09-12 at 64,600 miles. The vehicle’s condition has worsened significantly since 2023, with repeated failures and advisories on critical components such as brakes, tyres, and windscreen wipers. The August 2024 test alone revealed four major failings—front brake pads below legal thickness, insufficient washer liquid, and pitted brake discs—indicating a pattern of neglect rather than isolated issues. While the September 2025 test cleared without defects, the absence of advisories does not guarantee the same level of reliability, particularly given the recurring brake and tyre problems in prior years. The mileage progression suggests inconsistent usage, with notable gaps between tests that could imply periods of inactivity or deferred maintenance. From 36,666 miles in September 2022 to 46,545 miles in August 2023, the vehicle accumulated 9,879 miles in just over a year, averaging around 8,230 miles annually—a rate that remains within typical bounds for its age. However, the jump from 46,545 miles in August 2023 to 54,195 miles in August 2024 (7,650 miles in under a year) followed by another 10,405 miles to 64,600 miles by September 2025 suggests variable driving habits, which may correlate with the irregularity of advisory and failure patterns. The most recent test’s alignment with the recorded mileage indicates no tampering, but the lack of advisories in 2025 does not preclude underlying issues. A prospective buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the front brake system, particularly the discs and pads, given their repeated failures and advisories. The pitting on the offside front brake disc in 2024, while not deemed serious at the time, could indicate uneven wear or potential for future binding, which compromises stopping performance. Tyres remain a concern, with the near-side front tyre failing for both tread depth and edge wear in 2023, alongside perishing on rear tyres in both 2022 and 2023. These issues suggest either delayed replacement or exposure to harsh conditions, warranting a thorough check for remaining tread life, sidewall integrity, and signs of uneven wear. Suspension components, though not explicitly flagged in recent tests, should be examined for wear in bushes and coil springs, especially given the vehicle’s age and mileage, as these are common points of failure in this model. Finally, the windscreen wiper blades have failed twice, in 2022 and 2024, indicating potential rubber degradation or structural issues with the blades themselves.