2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · PO02 ALO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward neglected minor components as it ages. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 43,416 miles passed, it highlighted recurring advisories for pitted and scored rear brake discs and perishing tyres. These issues have appeared consistently in three of the last four tests, suggesting that the owner is only addressing the minimum requirements to pass the MOT rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 43,416 miles, this Qashqai has covered exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. The data shows a consistent low-usage pattern, with only 1,626 miles recorded between December 2024 and December 2025. However, this low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components. The record confirms this through tyre sidewall cracking starting in 2022, which is typical of a vehicle that sits for long periods allowing the rubber to dry out despite low tread wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear braking system, as the persistent pitting and scoring on the discs across 2024 and 2025 indicate they are nearing replacement or are suffering from corrosion from disuse. The offside rear tyre also requires close scrutiny for deep sidewall cracking, as the tester has flagged this issue in multiple consecutive years. Given the low mileage and age of the vehicle, also inspect the suspension bushes and bushings for cracking, as these components often become brittle over time regardless of the distance driven.