2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · ML58 HLW

This 2009 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 10 October 2025 at 63,845 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is significant. It follows a failure on 2 January 2025 at 53,763 miles where the tester flagged a seriously weakened offside rear suspension arm due to corrosion, alongside a corroded nearside rear arm and a worn front sub-frame bush. The very next day, 3 January 2025 at the same mileage, the car passed, indicating the corroded offside rear suspension arm was replaced and the front sub-frame bush addressed within 24 hours. This pattern shows a responsive owner who corrected a structural corrosion issue promptly rather than deferring it. The subsequent clean bill of health eight months later at the current mileage reinforces that the repair appears to have held. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle of this age. At roughly 3,756 miles per year over seventeen years, this Qashqai has seen light use. The jump from 53,763 miles in January 2025 to 63,845 miles by October 2025 represents a sharp increase of 10,082 miles in just nine months, a marked departure from the long-term average. Before that, the car covered only 9,531 miles between December 2022 and January 2025, suggesting a period of very light or possibly sporadic use. Buyers should verify whether this sudden spike reflects a change in ownership or usage pattern, and whether servicing kept pace with the increased demand on the drivetrain and brakes. The recurring theme across the MOT history is suspension and sub-frame wear. Front suspension arm rear bushes were flagged as worn on both sides in December 2022 at 44,232 miles, and a front sub-frame pin or bush appeared again in January 2025 at 53,763 miles. The rear suspension arms drew attention in January 2025 with corrosion-related advisories and a failure. These are not consumable items like tyres or wiper blades. They are structural components that affect wheel alignment, handling precision, and long-term chassis integrity. A prospective buyer should have the underside inspected on a ramp, paying close attention to the condition of all suspension arms, bushes, ball joints, and sub-frame mounting points for any fresh corrosion or deterioration since the October 2025 test. Given the low annual mileage and the sudden recent increase in use, the braking system deserves particular scrutiny. Brake discs, pads, and calipers can suffer from surface corrosion and seizure when a vehicle covers short distances or sits idle for extended periods, even if no braking defects have yet appeared on an MOT. Tyre condition should also be checked, as low-mileage vehicles often age out before they wear out, with sidewall cracking and perishing possible on original or older rubber. The clean October 2025 result is encouraging, but the history of suspension and corrosion-related advisories means a thorough physical inspection remains essential before purchase.