2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · PE18 UGZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive repairs. In the most recent test conducted in May 2026 at 68,373 miles, the car initially failed due to thin nearside front brake pads and insufficient artwork washer fluid. While these issues were rectified to secure a repass the same day, the failure indicates that components are only being addressed upon inspection failure rather than through scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. Between May 2023 at 45,956 miles and May 2025 at 60,370 miles, the car covered roughly 14,000 miles, showing a steady rate of use. The clean records found between 2023 and 2025 suggest a period where the vehicle was in good mechanical condition without any flagged defects or concerns. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system, as the nearside front pads were already nearing their service limit at 68,373 miles. It is also advisable to check the condition of the combination pump and associated hoses following the washer fluid failure. Given the lack of recorded structural advisories in previous years, the focus should remain on verifying the suspension bushes and tyre wear to ensure the typical annual mileage has not led to hidden fatigue on the chassis components.