2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · SB66 YPX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 62,854 miles passed, yet it flagged a minor central exhaust leak and worn front brake discs. While the vehicle recovered from a significant failure in late 2024, the recurring nature of suspension and brake issues suggests that components are often only addressed once they reached a point of mechanical failure or triggered an MOT advisory. The mileage progression is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. Between October 2022 at 40,666 miles and October 2025 at 62,854 miles, the car covered 22,188 miles, indicating steady low-intensity usage. This low mileage often correlates with the premature degradation of rubber-based components, such as suspension bushes and dust covers, which aligns with the failures noted in the ball joints and suspension arm pins recorded over the years. A prospective buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry specifically, as the record shows a persistent history of wishbone ball joints and bushes. The 2024 failure highlighted excessive play in both the offside and nearside front ball joints, while the 2023 test already noted wear on the offside arm bush. The buyer should verify the exhaust system for the minor leak identified in the 2025 test and check the front brake discs to ensure they have been replaced as previously advised. Brake maintenance also requires scrutiny due to the history of thin offside rear pads in 2023 followed by a failure in October 2024 for linings being below 1.5mm. The frequent advisories regarding worn tyre edges across multiple years also suggest potential alignment issues or neglect of basic vehicle upkeep. A physical check for uneven tyre wear and the current state of the heat shield is necessary to ensure these previous faults have been properly rectified.