2012 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Petrol · MT12 CFM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive prevention. The most recent test in November 2025 at 105,708 miles shows a pass following a failure for an excessively worn offside front suspension arm bush and discoloured rear indicators. While the immediate safety failures were addressed, the recurring nature of suspension and drivetrain issues suggests that components are only replaced once they reach a point of failure. At 105,708 miles, this fourteen-year-old Qashqai has averaged approximately 7,550 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage patterns for its age. However, the data shows a significant burst of activity between March 2024 and November 2025, where the vehicle covered over 13,000 miles in twenty months. This increased usage likely contributed to the accelerated wear seen on rubber components, such as the multiple failures involving CV boots and suspension ball joints recorded during that period. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain components which have previously shown signs of degradation. The March 2024 failure highlighted severely deteriorated CV boots on both front drive shafts and a perished anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover; these should be checked for grease leakage or further tearing which indicates imminent failure. Additionally, since the front brake discs were noted as worn in early 2024, the current thickness and condition of the rotors should be verified to ensure they are not nearing the end of their service life.