2017 Infiniti Q30 1.5L Diesel · RV17 YRC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed the 30 March 2026 MOT at 158,990 miles, with only advisory notes on a damaged windscreen and a rear child‑seat obstructing the adult belt inspection. The preceding 18 March 2026 test recorded a failure for the same windscreen damage, a fractured nearside rear coil spring, tyre tread deficiencies and marginal front tyre wear. This pattern shows a recent improvement from failure to pass, but the underlying faults have not been fully resolved and remain a concern. At nine years old the car has accumulated 158,990 miles, equating to roughly 17,600 miles per annum – well above the average for a 2017 model. The mileage rose from 89,615 miles in March 2023 to 118,914 miles in March 2024, a jump of 29,300 miles in a single year, then increased by 20,740 miles to March 2025 and by another 19,335 miles to March 2026. The rapid accumulation in the latter three years suggests a period of intensive use, which places greater demand on consumables and suspension components. Earlier records are absent, so the early‑life mileage history cannot be assessed. A prospective buyer should give close attention to the rear suspension, particularly the nearside coil spring that was flagged as fractured in March 2026. Verify that the spring has been replaced and inspect surrounding bushes for wear or corrosion. The tyre tread depths on the nearside rear, nearside front and offside front were all noted as approaching the legal limit in the March 2026 failure; confirm that new tyres have been fitted and that the remaining tyres are free of cracking or perishing. Brake pads were reported as thin in the March 2025 test; a visual inspection of all pads and discs is advisable to ensure sufficient thickness and even wear. Finally, assess the windscreen for any cracks that could impair visibility and check that the child‑seat does not impede the adult seatbelt mechanism, as both items were repeatedly noted across the MOT history.