2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SJ09 UKR

The vehicle is in a poor roadworthy state with a rapidly worsening mechanical and structural trend. The most recent MOT test on 6 June 2025 at 124,365 miles resulted in a comprehensive failure involving multiple critical safety defects. While the vehicle passed in May 2024, the subsequent failure shows that the degradation of components has accelerated from minor corrosion to serious structural weaknesses and mechanical failures within just one year. This indicates a lack of preventative maintenance, as faults were clearly ignored until they reached a point of dangerous failure. At a recorded 124,365 miles, the Qashqai has averaged approximately 7,300 miles per year, which is consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle. However, the mileage accumulation of nearly 4,000 miles between May 2024 and June 2025 is secondary to the severity of the defects recorded. The data suggests that the relatively low annual mileage has not protected the vehicle from environmental-related decay, which has clearly led to the advanced oxidation seen across the chassis and suspension assembly. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis integrity and suspension geometry. The record shows a persistent history of corrosion on the sub-frame and rear suspension arms, which progressed from not seriously weakened in 2024 to seriously weakened in 2025. Significant attention is required for the front lower arms and track rod ends, as the tester recently flagged these as having a serious risk of detachment. The failure of both rear shock absorbers due to heavy corrosion and structural loss further suggests the entire underbody is reaching the end of its operational life. The braking system also requires immediate scrutiny. The 2025 failure identified a seriously weakened rear brake disc and critically thin inner pads on the offside rear, following a pattern of pitted discs and poor parking brake efficiency noted in 2023 and 2024. The presence of an ABS fault light in previous records must also be verified to ensure the electronic braking system is functional. Given the recurring structural rust and the failure of multiple mechanical components, the cost to bring this vehicle back to a safe standard likely exceeds its remaining market value.