2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SH11 PAH

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT test on 9 July 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded, continuing an unbroken run of passes stretching back through the 2023, 2024, and 2025 tests. Examining the wider history, the overall maintenance trend reads as broadly stable and improving: the four consecutive clean passes since 2022 follow a cluster of advisories between 2020 and 2022 relating to tyre condition and brake pad wear, all of which appear to have been addressed in subsequent tests. The 2021 entry is particularly worth noting, as the same advisory set appears against both a fail and a same-day pass, suggesting minor rectification work was completed at the test station to secure the pass. With no advisories at all on the four most recent examinations, the car is presenting itself as well-maintained at present, with no immediate DVSA-flagged concerns outstanding. At 98,742 recorded miles on a 2013 registration, this Qashqai has covered an average of roughly 7,600 miles per year over its life, which sits comfortably within typical expectations for a vehicle of its age and class. There is no evidence of unusually low mileage that would raise concerns about long periods of standing, nor any signs of excessive annual accumulation that would imply harsh use such as heavy motorway mileage or towing. The trajectory between tests is consistent and incremental rather than erratic, and the mileage gap between the 2025 and 2026 tests is reasonable at around a year of average driving. This is a sensible usage profile that, while not low enough to provoke concerns about seized calipers or dry-rotted undertrays, is moderate enough that consumable wear should be proportionate and predictable. Despite the clean recent MOT history, a buyer should not interpret the absence of current advisories as a guarantee that all is well, as the 2021 and 2022 records clearly demonstrate this vehicle has historically been prone to brake and tyre wear. Given the previous advisories for thinning brake pads at both axles and front brake disc wear recorded in 2020, a thorough inspection of the braking system is essential: with pads known to have been approaching the limit a few years ago and this car now sitting on nearly 99,000 miles, a pad and disc check is overdue, with attention to feel through the pedal, any shudder under braking, and whether the car pulls to one side. Listen for grinding or squealing on a test drive, and inspect the discs visually for lipping, scoring, or surface corrosion that could affect smoothness of operation. Tyre condition remains the other recurring theme from the MOT history, with advisories in both 2021 and 2022 for cuts, edge wear, and perishing, so all four tyres and the spare if fitted warrant close scrutiny for tread depth, sidewall cracking, and uneven shoulder wear that might indicate an alignment or suspension issue. Beyond these historical themes, a thirteen-year-old vehicle with this mileage profile benefits from a broader age-based inspection regardless of MOT status: check the 12V battery for healthy cranking performance and clean terminals, as original or near-original units will be well past their expected service life. Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time and should be replaced on a calendar basis rather than purely by mileage, and coolant condition is worth verifying. Finally, examine the underbody and suspension components, particularly the front strut top mounts, coil springs, anti-roll bar bushes, and drop links, for any fluid leaks from the power steering system, weeping engine oil from the cam chain area common to this engine family, and signs of corrosion around suspension arms and exhaust mounting points that an MOT cannot fully assess.