2018 Infiniti Q30 1.5L Diesel · RK67 BYP

The most recent MOT on 2026-05-28 shows the vehicle failed due to a non-functional offside front position lamp and daytime running light (DRL), alongside slight damage to the rear bumper and offside outer sill cover. These issues align with a recurring pattern of DRL-related defects, first noted in 2025-06-20 and 2025-06-18, where DRLs on the offside and nearside were intermittently non-functional. The 2025-06-18 MOT also identified a missing nearside front road wheel fixing, a critical safety issue that was presumably addressed before the subsequent 2026-05-28 test. The trend of DRL failures suggests a persistent electrical or component issue, potentially linked to wiring, bulbs, or control modules. While the 2026-05-28 failure does not indicate a worsening of this specific problem, the repeated nature of DRL defects raises concerns about maintenance consistency or underlying system faults. Other issues, such as the 2024-06-12 report of splitting rear tyres and 2023-06-15 findings of perishing rear tyres, highlight tyre degradation, which may correlate with the vehicle’s age and mileage but could also reflect storage conditions or driving habits. The vehicle’s mileage of 61,607 miles over 8 years equates to roughly 7,701 miles per year, which is typical for its age. This suggests average usage rather than excessive wear or prolonged inactivity. However, the absence of major mechanical failures in the MOT history (e.g., engine, transmission, or suspension issues) indicates the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme hard use. That said, the recurring DRL faults and tyre-related advisories point to ongoing maintenance needs rather than systemic deterioration.