2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SD59 BVZ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive prevention. The most recent test in June 2025 at 114,010 miles resulted in a pass with an advisory for an offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit. This follows a trend of deferred maintenance where components are only addressed once they reach failure or critical thresholds. While the vehicle has passed its inspections, the recurring nature of consumable failures suggests inconsistent oversight. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 114,010 miles represents an annual average of approximately 6,700 miles, which is consistent with low-to-moderate domestic use. The data shows a significant gap in usage between June 2022 at 77,691 miles and July 2023 at 91,654 miles, covering over 13,000 miles in a single year. Since then, the mileage has stabilized at roughly 11,000 miles per annum, which explains the accelerated wear on rubber components and braking systems. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension and braking system. The 2024 test flagged play in both front suspension arm ball joints and thin brake pads, indicating that the front-end hardware is nearing the end of its service. The 2023 failure due to a severely deteriorated inner CV boot on the offside front drive shaft is a critical point to check for grease leakage or clicking noises during turns, ensuring the joint itself has not suffered internal damage. Furthermore, the repeated advisories for worn tyres across 2023 and 2025 suggest potential alignment issues or a simple failure to monitor tread depth until it became unsafe.