2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · SF14 ATH

This Qashqai failed its most recent MOT on 2 June 2026 at 49,657 miles, presenting a fractured nearside front coil spring and an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit. The maintenance trend is clearly worsening. In the January 2026 test at 49,001 miles, the same car failed with four missing wheel fixings and a worn nearside front suspension bush, only to pass days later after repairs. That pattern, combined with the fresh coil spring failure six months later, suggests the vehicle has been receiving reactive, short-term fixes rather than sustained preventative upkeep. The underlying mechanical condition is deteriorating, not stabilising. The recorded mileage of 49,657 miles across roughly twelve years of ownership averages approximately 4,138 miles per year, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age. The MOT history shows a gap of nearly twelve months between the January 2025 pass at 46,950 miles and the January 2026 failure at 49,001 miles, during which the car covered approximately 2,051 miles. That is consistent with light, short-trip use rather than sustained motorway driving. Low annual mileage can mask neglect. Components such as brake discs, suspension bushes, and tyres deteriorate through corrosion and age as much as through wear, and the repeated advisories on pitted and scored front and rear brake discs across multiple tests support that theory. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should prioritise the front suspension carefully. The fractured nearside front coil spring is a critical structural failure that affects ride height, handling, and tyre wear, and it raises questions about the condition of the offside spring and the remaining suspension bushes. The recurring advisories for worn and scored brake discs, both front and rear, indicate the braking system has been borderline for at least eighteen months. Have the discs, pads, and calipers assessed for uneven wear or binding. The repeated offside front tyre wear to the legal limit, combined with a worn suspension bush flagged in January 2026, points to possible tracking or alignment issues that have not been permanently resolved. Check all four wheel fixings are present and torqued correctly, given the January 2026 failure for missing fixings on every wheel. Inspect the middle exhaust section for corrosion or repair around the exhaust flap, as a snapped section caused an emissions advisory in January 2025. Finally, examine the underbody and suspension mounting points for corrosion, particularly given the low mileage and potential for standing periods.