2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · SC09 NTK

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The most recent test in September 2022 at 126,364 miles passed with no recorded defects, following two failures within that same month. This suggests that the previous owner addressed specific issues only when prompted by a test failure rather than maintaining a consistent preventative service schedule. Because no MOT has been recorded since September 2022, the vehicle is currently nearly four years overdue for a test, leaving its present mechanical condition unverified. The mileage reflects a consistent usage pattern of approximately 7,400 miles per year, which is typical for a 17-year-old vehicle. There is a significant gap in records between the January 2021 test at 108,910 miles and the February 2022 test at 120,357 miles, covering over 11,000 miles in 13 months. The lack of data after the September 2022 test suggests the vehicle has either been stationary or sold without testing, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown if the car sits idle for extended periods. A buyer must focus the physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension, as the Qashqai is prone to corrosion in the sills and wheel arches. The repeated failures in 2021 and 2022 indicate that the vehicle has suffered from mechanical faults that required immediate attention. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check should be performed on worn suspension bushes, perished coil springs, and corrosion on the brake discs. The absence of a recent MOT significantly increases the risk that undetected leaks or safety-related defects have developed since the last recorded pass in 2022.