2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SJ09 UKK

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 132,211 miles, the record shows multiple technical advisories that suggest components are reaching the end of their functional life. The trend is stable in terms of passing, but the recent failure in November 2024 highlights that significant mechanical issues were previously ignored until they reacheds requiring immediate attention. At 132,211 miles over 17 years, this Nissan Qashqai has averaged approximately 7,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between the November 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 7,000 miles recorded by October 2025. This regular interval suggests the car is used regularly, which explains the wear on rubber components and suspension hardware despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The 2023 failure for an offside rear suspension arm that was seriously weakened by corrosion is a major concern for structural integrity; the current chassis must be checked for spreading rust in that specific mounting area. Recurring issues with steering rack inner joints, suspension arm bushes, and ball joints indicate that the front-end geometry is degrading and likely requires expensive replacement. The braking system also shows signs of neglect, with reports of poor parking brake efficiency, pitted rear discs, and fluctuating service brakes that suggest sticking calipers or warped rotors. The history also reveals a pattern of neglecting basic consumables, notably multiple failures for tyres worn to the legal limit or showing uneven wear. The October 2025 advisory for a minor exhaust leak and an inoperative registration plate lamp indicates that minor faults are beginning to accumulate again. Given the age of the vehicle and the history of serious mechanical failures, the buyer should verify that the structural corrosion has been properly addressed and that the parking brake has been fully adjusted and repaired.