2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · PE18 XED

The vehicle passed its MOT yesterday, but you should not view this as a clean bill of health. The test result includes three specific advisories that indicate immediate upcoming costs. Both front tyres are recorded as worn close to the legal limit with wear on the edges, and the front brake pads are noted as wearing thin. Looking at the historical trend, this Qashqai had a completely clean record from 2022 through to 2024. However, the pattern has shifted in the last two years. The front tyres were first flagged for wear in 2025, and one year later, the same tyre issues persist alongside the new warning for the brake pads. This suggests the vehicle is moving from a stable maintenance period into a phase where consumable parts are degrading and require attention. The mileage is exceptionally low for an eight-year vehicle, averaging roughly 4,700 miles per year. While low mileage generally reduces wear on major mechanical components like the engine and gearbox, the condition of the tyres and brakes is surprising for this usage. It implies the car is likely used for frequent short journeys or heavy stop-start urban driving, which causes faster wear on these components.