2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · ML18 BCE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on March 13, 2026, at 26,496 miles. The maintenance trend shows a recent lapse in preventative care, as evidenced by a failure just one day prior to that pass. The tester identified multiple critical defects across three tyres, with the offside front tyre showing exposed cords. While the owner addressed these immediate issues, the pattern suggests a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,312 miles per year. This low usage is evident in the gap between June 2023 at 20,150 miles and March 2026, where only a few miles were added per month. However, such low mileage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components. The March 2026 failure regarding perishing and cracking tyres is a direct consequence of the vehicle sitting stationary for long periods rather than wearing down through regular use. A physical inspection should focus on the recurring front-end suspension and braking components. The April 2025 test at 24,585 miles flagged a worn offside front suspension arm bush and a pitted offside front inner brake disc. These issues are common in low-mileage cars where brake discs corrode from lack of use and bushings dry out over time. Given the recent tyre failure, the buyer must also check for sidewall cracking on all remaining tyres to ensure the age of the rubber has not compromised structural integrity despite sufficient tread depth.