2020 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · NA70 LPX

The defining mechanical story of this 2020 Nissan Qashqai is its consistent pattern of front tyre wear, flagged on both sides at successive MOT tests in 2023 and again in 2025, with a clean intermediate examination in 2024. The most recent test on 25 October 2025 was a pass with advisories noting both nearside and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit on their outside edges, mirroring identical advisory wording from the October 2023 test two years earlier. While there are no recorded failures and no structural, brake, suspension, or exhaust advisories across the three documented tests, the recurrence of edge wear on the same axle at roughly two-year intervals points to an underlying geometry or suspension geometry issue rather than simply routine tyre consumption. There are no advisories relating to corrosion, fluid leaks, brake component wear, or any safety-critical items, so the fundamental roadworthiness record is otherwise straightforward. Mileage on this Qashqai stands at 61,437 miles across roughly six years of age, equating to an annual accumulation of around 10,240 miles per year, which sits squarely within typical usage parameters for a family crossover of this vintage. MOT testing has been conducted at consistent twelve-month intervals from 2023 through 2025, with no gaps suggesting the vehicle was laid up off the road, SORN, or used only sporadically. There is no recorded mileage anomaly or rapid escalation between tests that would indicate inconsistent use, clock tampering concerns, or commercial-style high-mileage operation. At this rate of accumulation, consumable wear on items such as brake pads, discs, and tyres is expected to be moderate and proportionate, and the drivetrain should not yet be exhibiting high-mileage component fatigue. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection item is the front suspension and steering geometry, given the repeated outside-edge tyre wear advisories on both sides. On a test drive, pay close attention to any pulling to one side under braking or on a level road, uneven steering return after cornering, or a vague, drifting feel through the steering wheel, all of which would suggest a camber or tracking issue that has been destroying tyres every couple of years. Listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as worn wishbone bushes, droplinks, or top mount bearings could be the root cause of the uneven loading on the tyres. Inspect all four tyres physically for feathering on the tread blocks and uneven shoulder wear, and check whether a four-wheel alignment has been carried out recently, as a fresh geometry set-up combined with new tyres should resolve the recurring advisory pattern. Beyond the tyre wear concern, the test drive should include a firm brake application from around 40 mph to check for pedal judder, vibration through the steering column, or any pulling, which would indicate warped front discs given the mileage accumulated. Listen for any binding or dragging sensation from the front brakes that could point to a seized caliper slide mechanism, a known wear item on Qashqais of this generation. With the engine at operating temperature, check for any excessive smoke from the exhaust, unusual ticking from the timing chain area, and ensure the CVT transmission if fitted changes smoothly through its range without shuddering or slipping under moderate acceleration. Finally, examine the underside visually for any signs of oil leakage from the sump or engine, as well as corrosion around the rear axle beam and subframe mounting points, although no such advisories have yet been recorded at the relatively modest mileage seen here.