2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · SA12 VDX

The September 2025 MOT at 139,254 miles passed, indicating the vehicle met legal standards after a September 2024 failure that flagged parking brake efficiency and tyre wear. From March 2016 at 59,513 miles the odometer rose to 139,254 miles by September 2025, averaging about 9,950 miles per year. Recurring mechanical concerns centre on the front suspension – ball joint play on both track rod ends and the wishbone, and severe deterioration of the front suspension arm dust cover, indicating potential wear of suspension bushes and joints. Repeated parking brake efficiency failures in the 1.4.2 a ii test and persistent oil leaks in the 8.4.1 a i test point to ongoing brake system and engine sealing issues that merit close inspection. Corrosion observed on front and rear coil springs since 2025, and earlier reports of a corroded rear brake pipe in 2021 and anti‑roll bar linkage wear in 2020 suggest that rust may be progressing, especially on structural components. A buyer should examine the condition of the suspension bushes, check for binding or excessive play in the front brakes, verify the integrity of the coil springs and exhaust system, and assess tyre tread depth and edge wear, as these items have been flagged repeatedly.