2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · PE63 XLO

The most recent MOT on 2026-04-14 recorded two minor issues: a corroded nearside rear brake pipe covered in grease and slight play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint. Both were classified as advisory items, not safety-critical defects. The vehicle passed with no major concerns, but the suspension arm issue suggests ongoing wear in steering or suspension components. The MOT history shows a mixed pattern. A 2025-04-10 failure highlighted excessive play in the nearside front track rod end and a faulty rear registration plate lamp, both of which were addressed before the next test. Subsequent passes in 2024 and 2023 included minor suspension or bushing wear, such as a worn anti-roll bar linkage bush. These issues align with common wear points in older vehicles but do not indicate a clear worsening trend. The vehicle’s mileage of 67,394 miles for a 13-year-old car is low, averaging 5,184 miles annually. This could reflect light use or periods of inactivity, which might lead to issues like corrosion (as seen in the brake pipe) or seized components. However, the low mileage also suggests less wear on high-mileage consumables like brakes or engine parts.