2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · SC15 ULV

The most recent MOT inspection on 16 February 2026 resulted in a pass, but the vehicle's maintenance history indicates a period of instability regarding its braking and suspension systems. While the vehicle has successfully passed its recent tests, the trend shows a history of significant failures, including a dangerous defect for worn rear brake pads in 2024 and a major failure in 2025 involving a fractured coil spring and fluctuating service brakes. Although the 2026 result is a pass, the recurring advisories for worn suspension arm bushes suggest that while critical failures are being addressed, the vehicle is entering a phase of progressive wear in its front-end components that requires close monitoring. With a recorded mileage of 47,436 over approximately eleven years, this Nissan Qashqai has averaged roughly 4,312 miles per year. This is significantly lower than the UK national average, suggesting the vehicle has been used for short journeys or has spent considerable periods stationary. While low mileage generally implies less mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it can lead to specific issues such as fluid degradation, battery health decline, and uneven tyre wear. The MOT history confirms this pattern, with multiple advisories regarding tyres being worn on the edges, which often points to misalignment or the effects of infrequent, short-distance driving rather than high-speed motorway use. Prospective buyers should pay particular attention to the front suspension and braking systems during a test drive. The repeated advisories for nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes mean you should listen for knocking, clunking, or creaking noises when driving over speed bumps or uneven road surfaces. Furthermore, the history of fluctuating service brakes and pitted or scored discs suggests that the braking system has been under stress. During your test drive, perform several firm stops to check for any brake pedal pulsation, shuddering through the steering wheel, or pulling to one side, which could indicate sticking calipers or unevenly worn pads and discs. Given the low annual mileage, you must also inspect the vehicle for signs of age-related degradation that occur even when a car is not driven heavily. Check the tyres for sidewall cracking or perishing, which indicates the rubber has hardened due to age rather than tread wear. Examine the underside of the vehicle for surface corrosion on exhaust components and suspension elements, which can occur if the car has been parked in damp environments. Finally, verify the service history to ensure that oil and coolant changes have been performed on a calendar basis rather than strictly by mileage, as time-based fluid degradation is a common risk for low-usage vehicles.