2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SK59 KLA

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a history of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 101,544 miles, this followed a significant failure just ten days prior at 101,496 miles. That failure revealed a multitude of mechanical defects including a damaged engine mounting, drive shaft failures, and suspension wear. Although these immediate faults were rectified, the persistence of an offside front track rod end issue in the subsequent pass indicates that the suspension components are in a state of ongoing degradation. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 101,544 miles represents a low average of approximately 6,000 miles per year. This low usage often suggests the vehicle has sat for extended periods, which explains the perishing rubber and cracking on tyres noted in the July 2023 record. The data shows a consistent usage pattern having covered roughly 15,000 miles between July 2023 and July 2025, yet the high volume of items on the 2025 failure suggests that the owner neglected routine mechanical inspections until the MOT deadline was reached. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain. The record shows recurring issues with lower arm ball joints, track rod ends, and anti-roll bars, suggesting the entire front assembly is nearing the end of its service life. The CV boots should be checked for tearing or grease leakage, as these were flagged multiple times in the past. Given the recent engine mounting failure in July 2025, the buyer should also check for excessive engine movement or vibration at idle to ensure the repair was effective and that surrounding structural components are not excessively stressed.