2007 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SA07 SCX

The most recent DVSA examination on 7 October 2024 resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded against the vehicle, and this is consistent with the prior two test cycles in September 2023 and April 2022, both of which also passed without any flagged items. With three consecutive tests over a roughly two-and-a-half-year window showing no recorded advisories, the maintenance trend as reflected through the official roadworthiness record appears stable and reassuringly clean. While a pass certificate does not constitute a guarantee of overall mechanical condition, particularly for an ageing crossover of this type, the absence of recurring brake, suspension, or exhaust advisories over multiple cycles suggests that the wear components monitored at test have not reached the thresholds that would trigger examiner attention. With 122,228 miles spread across approximately nineteen years, this Qashqai is averaging around 6,400 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with typical UK usage patterns for a vehicle of its age and class. There are no conspicuous gaps in the MOT record that would point to extended periods off-road, and the mileage progression implied between the three recorded tests, from 2022 to 2024, indicates a healthy and consistent rate of accumulation rather than any signs of clock anomaly or unusually heavy use. At this combined age and mileage, attention should logically fall on the higher-wear items such as suspension bushes, coil springs, anti-roll bar links, and the clutch and dual-mass flywheel if a manual gearbox is fitted, none of which have been flagged but all of which will be approaching the latter stages of their service life. Because the MOT history carries no advisories, there is no specific defect history to interrogate, so a prospective buyer should focus on age-and-mileage-appropriate physical checks that fall outside the scope of a standard test. Tyres should be inspected closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds degrade with calendar age regardless of remaining tread depth, and a nearside kerbed wheel may also have suffered sidewall damage that is not immediately visible. Given the vehicle's age, the 12V battery is likely due for replacement, particularly if the original has been retained, and the condition of the coolant, brake fluid, and automatic transmission fluid (if applicable) should be verified against the manufacturer's service schedule, as these degrade on a time basis rather than purely through use. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and rough surfaces, which would suggest worn top mounts, drop links, or anti-roll bar bushes, and any vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal that could indicate warped front discs, a common issue on cars that have seen mixed urban and motorway use. The brakes should be checked from cold for any signs of binding or dragging, and a firm pedal feel without excessive travel will indicate the hydraulic system remains sound. Under the bonnet, look for signs of oil weeping from the cam chain area and valve cover gasket, both known wear points on the earlier Qashqai petrol engines, while on diesel derivatives the timing chain and dual-mass flywheel are known eventualities at this mileage. Finally, confirming a complete service history with stamps at the correct intervals, ideally including recent replacement of the cam belt or timing chain as specified by Nissan, will provide the strongest possible assurance that this otherwise clean-record vehicle has been mechanically cared for throughout its life.