2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · MK61 PYV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 74,623 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend is currently improving following a period of reactive repairs in early 2025. While the 2025 failure revealed multiple mechanical and safety issues, the subsequent pass without advisories indicates that the owner addressed the identified faults to bring the car back up to legal standard. At 15 years old, the recorded mileage of 74,623 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. The usage pattern appears relatively consistent, with roughly 4,000 miles driven between February 2024 and February 2025, and another 9,100 miles in the year leading up to the latest test. This low-frequency use often means less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it increases the risk of rubber-based components degrading due to age and inactivity. A physical inspection should focus heavily on the front suspension assembly, as the history shows recurring issues in this area. The tester flagged a worn nearside front suspension arm bush in 2023 and an excessively worn nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint in 2025. You should check for further cracking in the rubber bushings and any audible knocking or play in the ball joints. Additionally, the 2025 failure for a perishing offside front tyre suggests the tyres may be reaching the end of their structural life regardless of tread depth, so a thorough inspection of the sidewalls for cracking is necessary.