2017 Infiniti Q30 2.1L Diesel · RJ17 VLK

The 2017 Infiniti Q30 presents a largely stable maintenance profile, though the most recent MOT on 4 July 2025 at 57,332 miles flagged three advisories that mark a shift from the clean records of previous years. Front brake discs were worn, pitted, or scored, front pads were wearing thin, and the nearside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit. None of these defects constitute a serious structural or safety failure, but their simultaneous appearance after four consecutive clean tests suggests the vehicle may have seen harder use or deferred servicing in the period leading up to the 2025 test. The trend is not alarming, but it is no longer pristine. The mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with typical use for a nine-year-old car. From 25,960 miles in December 2020 to 57,332 miles in July 2025, the vehicle covered roughly 31,372 miles in just under five years, averaging around 6,275 miles annually. The jump from 45,880 miles in March 2024 to 57,332 miles in July 2025 accounts for 11,452 miles in approximately sixteen months, which is a noticeable acceleration compared to the earlier pattern of roughly 6,000 to 6,700 miles per year. This could indicate a change in ownership or commuting pattern, and it aligns with the increased wear items flagged at the most recent test. A buyer should pay close attention to the front braking system. Pitted or scored discs combined with thin pads point to either aggressive driving, a sticking caliper, or simply a set of components that have reached the end of their service life and may need replacement imminently. The nearside front tyre wear on the edge, rather than across the full tread, hints at possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes on that corner, which a physical inspection should verify. Given the clean MOT history prior to 2025, these issues are likely recent rather than chronic, but they should not be dismissed as trivial consumable wear without a thorough check. Beyond the flagged items, the absence of any suspension, corrosion, or emissions advisories across all five tests is encouraging and suggests the underbody and structural elements have held up well. Still, a pre-purchase inspection should include a close look at the rear brakes, which have not been flagged but may show uneven wear given the front-end pattern, as well as a check of all four tyre sidewalls and the condition of the exhaust system. The record implies reasonable care over the vehicle's life, but the 2025 advisories confirm that routine maintenance attention is now due.