2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · PE11 DZP

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in the June 2025 test at 126,046 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement after a period of significant mechanical neglect in 2023 and 2024. While the car previously suffered from multiple failures regarding suspension and braking, the lack of advisories in the most recent test indicates that the previous owner addressed the outstanding faults and maintained the vehicle to a passing standard. At a recorded 126,046 miles, the Qashqai averages approximately 8,400 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage for a car of this age. The mileage intervals between tests are consistent, with roughly 4,000 miles covered between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 2,900 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has been driven regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which helps prevent component degradation. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension geometry, as the history reveals a pattern of wear in ball joints and track rod ends. The tester flagged an offside front lower suspension arm ball joint in 2024 and both a nearside anti-roll bar ball joint and a track rod end in 2023. Although these were repaired, a physical inspection should check for any remaining play in the steering components or lateral arms to ensure the wear is not recurring elsewhere. The braking system also requires scrutiny due to the 2023 failure for a binding offside front brake and an imbalance across the axle. While the vehicle has passed two subsequent tests without brake defects, the buyer should monitor for uneven pad wear or signs of sticking calipers. Additionally, verify that the electronic stability control switch, which failed in 2023, is functioning correctly to ensure the electronic safety systems were fully rectified.