2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · RO62 NVF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding suspension and structural integrity. While it passed the most recent November 2025 test at 94,866 miles, this followed a failure just eight miles prior due to multiple mechanical defects. The transition from a clean record in 2022 to a series of significant failures in 2025 suggests that components are reaching the end of their functional life simultaneously, indicating that the owner only addressed immediate failures rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year over its fourteen-year life. There is a notable gap of 14,600 miles between December 2023 and November 2024, followed by another 15,000 miles in the following year. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly. While low mileage generally explains the lack of wear on drivetrain components, it also often accelerates the degradation of rubber parts and the onset of corrosion due to age, which is evident in the recent test results. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the rear sub-frame and front suspension, as the 2025 record flagged corrosion and deteriorated bushes and boots. The tester noted the sub-frame is corroded though not yet weakened, but rust on a structural member requires constant monitoring to prevent future failure. Although the offside front track rod end was rectified after the November 2025 failure, the nearside front coil spring and ball joint dust covers remain points of concern. The rear brake discs are pitted and scored, suggesting they will require replacement soon to ensure effective braking performance.