2011 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Diesel · RJ61 AEK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a series of clean MOT passes. The most recent test on 22 January 2026 at 132,147 miles returned no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This follows a period of consistent compliance since late 2023, suggesting that the current owner is proactive in addressing mechanical requirements to ensure the vehicle passes its annual inspections. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per annum. Between November 2023 and January 2026, the car covered 12,282 miles, representing a steady usage rate without unusual spikes or long periods of neglect due to standing. The failure on 15 February 2024 at 120,137 miles followed immediately by a pass on the same day suggests a minor issue, such as a bulb or a minor component, was rectified quickly rather than a deep-seated mechanical failure. Despite the lack of recorded advisories in the recent history, a buyer should focus on common wear points for a Qashqai of this age and mileage. Physical inspection should target the suspension system for worn bushes and coil springs, as these often degrade before triggering an MOT failure. Given the vehicle has surpassed 130,000 miles, checking for brake caliper binding and inspecting early signs of surface corrosion on the sills and exhaust mounting points is essential to ensure structural integrity remains sound beyond what the MOT test captures.