2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · SD09 TFX

The vehicle presents a marginal roadworthiness profile with a maintenance trend that suggests reactive rather than preventative care. While the car passed its most recent test in December 2021 at 123,373 miles, the result followed a significant failure just day prior involving multiple defects. The recurring nature of the suspension and brake issues indicates that components are only being addressed when they reach the point of inspection failure rather than being replaced during routine servicing. At approximately 123,373 miles, the vehicle has averaged roughly 7,250 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a 2009 model. However, there is a notable gap in records between May 2019 (97,721 miles) and November 2020 (114,659 miles), during which the vehicle covered over 17,000 miles. This period coincides with the degradation of rubber-based components noted in the subsequent tests. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. Records show persistent issues with worn arm bushes and ball joints, alongside noted structural corrosion on the rear trailing arms as of 2021. The rear brake discs were also flagged as pitted and scored, suggesting the braking system may be suffering from neglect or environmental exposure. Furthermore, the condition of the drive shaft boots should be verified, as a split inner CV boot was recorded in 2020. Given the vehicle's age and the history of oil leaks and perished tyres, the structural integrity of the lower chassis and the state of the suspension rubber require close scrutiny to ensure the rust has not progressed beyond the levels noted in the last inspection.