2017 Infiniti Q30 2.1L Diesel · RJ17 VLM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on December 17, 2025 at 22,954 miles resulted in a failure due to worn front brake pads and two critical tyre defects. Although the vehicle passed immediately following these repairs, the recurring nature of the brake and tyre issues suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a legal failure point rather than during scheduled service intervals. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,550 miles per year. Between December 2022 at 12,190 miles and December 2025 at 22,954 miles, the car covered only 10,764 miles. This low annual usage explains the persistent issues with perishing rubber-based components. When a vehicle sits for long periods, tyres dry out, leading to the cracking and sidew damage noted in multiple advisories despite having sufficient tread depth. A buyer should specifically inspect the front braking system, as the record shows discs and pads being flagged repeatedly across 2023, 2024, and 2025. The low mileage increases the likelihood of brake corrosion or seized calipers due to lack of use. Furthermore, the consistent history of perished tyres indicates that the current set may be nearing the end of their structural life regardless of the remaining tread. A physical inspection of the dry-rot and cracking in the suspension bushes and tyres is essential, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from material degradation that mechanical wear does not reveal.