2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · RJ16 ABX

The January 2026 test at 82,675 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories, confirming the Qashqai meets minimum roadworthiness standards today. The maintenance trend has improved sharply since the December 2024 failure on front brake pads and an engine management light, both resolved by the retest the following day. A clean 2023 test at 68,987 miles sits between a heavily advisoried 2022 inspection and the 2024 issues, suggesting the owner addressed the earlier tyre and brake wear but allowed front pads to degrade again before the last MOT cycle. Annual mileage has hovered near the 8,000-mile average, with 6,574 miles covered between December 2022 and December 2023, then 8,091 miles to December 2024, and roughly 5,600 miles in the 13 months to January 2026. The missing 2025 test creates a gap in the official record, though the mileage increase remains consistent with regular commuting use rather than intensive driving. No mileage discrepancies appear across the five recorded tests. Recurring brake pad wear dominates the history — flagged on all four corners in 2022, again on both fronts in the 2024 failure, yet absent in 2023 and 2026. This pattern points to a replacement after the 2024 retest, but a buyer should verify current pad thickness and check disc condition, as the 2022 advisory noted wear on all four discs. The 2022 tyre advisories — edge wear, cracking and perishing on all four — have not reappeared, indicating a full set was likely fitted, though the sidewalls and tread depth warrant a fresh check. The engine management light recorded in December 2024 cleared by the retest, but the underlying fault code history should be scanned. No structural corrosion or suspension advisories appear in any test, which is encouraging for a ten-year-old Qashqai. However, the absence of recorded rust does not guarantee clean sills or subframes; a ramp inspection should focus on the rear axle mounting points, brake pipe runs and exhaust hangers. The consistent annual test pattern suggests the vehicle has not been laid up for long periods, reducing the risk of seized components, but the brake binding tendency implied by uneven pad wear deserves a road test to confirm caliper operation.