2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · PL07 HAN

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a reactive trend rather than preventative care. While it passed the most recent test in March 2026 at 104,886 miles, this followed a significant failure involving multiple critical safety and component-related faults. The presence of a fractured offside rear coil spring and an electronic stability control fault in the March 2026 failure suggests that mechanical issues are only addressed once they reach the point of legal failure rather than during routine annual servicing. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per year. Between February 2024 at 77,810 miles and March 2025 at 92,844 miles, the car covered 15,000 miles in a single year, indicating a period of high usage. The subsequent interval saw 12,042 miles covered prior to the latest MOT test. This consistent mileage puts standard stress on wear components, which aligns with the recurring reports of suspension and tear throughout the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry. The record shows a persistent trend of worn suspension arm bushes and deteriorating ball joint dust covers appearing in 2025 and persisting into 2026. Although the 2026 test passed with a worn nearside front suspension arm, the severe deterioration of the ball joint dust cover indicates that rubber components are nearing imminent failure. The electronic stability control warning lamp from the 2026 failure also requires diagnostic verification to ensure the fault was properly rectified and is not a recurring sensor issue. The braking system requires close attention as the 2024 test flagged thin pads and pitted discs across all wheels. While these appear to have been addressed, the recurring oil leak noted in 2025 should be inspected to ensure it is not contaminating the brake components or affecting the drivetrain. Given the fractured coil spring identified in 2026, the buyer should also check for signs of sagging or uneven tire wear, which would indicate the replacement was not carried out to professional standards.