2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · PK11 JFJ

A perfectly clean advisory and failure record across the available DVSA history defines this Qashqai's roadworthiness story. The most recent test on 29 October 2025 recorded a pass with no defects, which is the clearest possible endorsement of its present mechanical condition. There is a small cluster of three failures recorded between October and December 2024, all of which interestingly carry no defect entries, suggesting that the failures were likely related to administrative items or components rectified at the point of test rather than genuine structural or safety concerns. The fact that the vehicle subsequently passed twice in quick succession in December 2024 and October 2025 with no advisories whatsoever indicates that any underlying issues at the time of those earlier failures were comprehensively resolved and have not resurfaced. With 121,596 miles accumulated over approximately fifteen years of service, this Qashqai is running at roughly 8,100 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical usage bracket for a vehicle of its age and class. This is a steady, average accumulation rate that points to consistent daily use rather than long periods of standing or extreme high-mileage motorway running. Mechanically, this kind of usage profile is broadly favourable: the engine, transmission and drivetrain have been kept warm and worked regularly, avoiding the damp-related corrosion issues that plague low-mileage garage queens, while not suffering the accelerated wear seen on cars racking up twenty or thirty thousand miles annually. There are no unusual mileage gaps or spikes recorded, which makes the figure on the odometer a believable representation of true wear. For a prospective purchaser, the absence of recorded advisories means there are no specific components flagged for immediate attention, but the mileage still warrants a thorough physical inspection focused on the consumables and suspension items that naturally deteriorate at this level of use. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower control arm bushes and front strut top mounts, which are known wear points on Qashqais of this generation. Pay close attention to the steering for any vagueness, wandering at speed, or clonks when turning on full lock, as worn track rod ends and suspension linkages are common at this mileage. Check the brake pedal feel for excessive travel or sponginess, which could indicate worn caliper slide pins or corroded brake pipes, and listen for any binding or grinding from the front discs when releasing the brakes from a standstill. Given the clean MOT record, there are no advisories to chase down, but a buyer should still commission a pre-purchase inspection with the vehicle raised on a ramp to verify the condition of the underbody, exhaust system, and rear suspension bushings, none of which can be fully assessed on a road test alone. Inspect the engine bay for any signs of oil misting or weeping from the cam chain area, as the 1.5 and 1.6 dCi units fitted to this generation can develop minor oil leaks with age. Confirm that the cooling system is holding pressure and the air conditioning functions effectively, as condenser and compressor wear are common on high-mileage examples. With its unblemished recent test history and average annual mileage, this Qashqai presents a fundamentally sound mechanical proposition, provided the standard age and mileage-related consumables are found to be in serviceable condition on closer inspection.