2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · PJ14 CPO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a developing trend of suspension-related wear. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 93,997 miles passed, the tester flagged an advisory for a nearside front tyre worn near the legal limit. This follows a pattern of mechanical advisories in previous years, suggesting that components are being monitored but are reaching the end of their functional life sequentially. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. The record shows steady annual usage with intervals of roughly 4,500 to 5,000 miles between each recorded test date from December 2021 to December 2025. This regularity generally suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of neglect, though the low annual mileage subjects the vehicle to age-related degradation of rubber components and fluids regardless of distance travelled. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the front-end steering and suspension geometry. The 2024 test identified play in the steering rack inner joints, while the 2022 test noted a worn offside front anti-roll bar ball joint. These recurring issues in the front assembly indicate that the suspension hardware is failing. The buyer should verify if the steering rack joints were actually replaced, as unaddressed play in this area will lead to premature tyre wear, which explains the edge wear noted in the December 2025 advisory.