2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · RA65 XAV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent testing history indicates a shift toward reactive maintenance. While it passed the November 20 2025 test at 82,463 miles, it had failed just one day prior due to critical brake wear. The tester identified both rear brake pads as below the 1.5mm legal limit alongside a perished nearside rear tyre. This suggests that the previous owner deferred essential repairs until a failure occurred rather than following scheduled preventative intervals. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between the September 2022 test at 54,314 miles and the November 2025 test at 82,463 miles, the car covered roughly 28,000 miles, representing a steady usage rate of about 9,300 miles annually during that period. This moderate mileage generally reduces the stress on the drivetrain, though the age of the vehicle increases the likelihood of rubber-component degrading, as seen in the recent tyre failure. A buyer must physically inspect the rear braking system to ensure that the recent failure was addressed with high-quality components rather than a budget fix. Given that both rear pads were out simultaneously, the inspection should also check for uneven disc wear or sticking calipers that might have accelerated the thinning. The 2023 and 2024 records noted that undertrays blocked a visual inspection of the chassis; therefore, a thorough check involves removing these covers is necessary to look for hidden structural corrosion or fluid leaks that the MOT tester could not see.