2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · SD16 FCG

The vehicle remains roadworthy but exhibits a maintenance trend characterized by reactive rather than proactive servicing. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 86,288 miles passed, it again flagged thin front and rear brake pads alongside a non-excessive oil leak. This follows a pattern where components are worn down to the point of failure or advisory before being addressed, suggesting the previous owner waited for MOT deadlines to perform essential wear and tear repairs. At 86,288 miles over ten years, the vehicle averages approximately 8,600 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage for a family Nissan Qashai. The data shows a significant spike in usage of 6,700 miles between November 2023 and November 2024. This period of higher activity coincided with a failure in 2024 at 78,736 miles, where all four tyres were found to be near the legal limit or damaged, indicating that basic upkeep of safety consumables may have been neglected during that interval. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension system, as the 2024 test noted oil misting on the offside front shock absorber which remained through the 2025 test. The recurring oil leak noted since 2024 requires a close inspection to determine if it originates from a simple valve cover gasket or a more significant engine seal failure. Given the history of thin brake pads appearing across 2023, 2024, and 2025, the current state of the brakes should be measured immediately to ensure they are not nearing immediate replacement.