2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · SL14 FMD

The vehicle shows an improving maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 09 January 2026 at 85,331 miles passing with no defects. This follows a period of instability in 2024 when the car failed due to significant tyre wear and a worn suspension arm ball joint. The transition from a failed test in April 2024 to clean passes in both 2025 and 2026 suggests that the previous owner addressed the mechanical and consumable issues identified by the tester. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,111 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, moving from 78,005 miles in January 2025 to 85,331 miles in January 2026. This gradual increase suggests regular road use rather than long periods of inactivity, which helps prevent issues like seized brake calipers or perished rubber components. A prospective buyer should focus on the oil leak noted during the April 2024 test. Although the tester recorded it as not excessive behind the undertray, the presence of a leak at 74,295 miles warrants a physical inspection of the engine seals and sump to ensure the issue has been fully resolved and is not a recurring leak. The 2024 failure also highlighted ply or cords exposed on both front tyres, indicating that the previous owner may have neglected basic consumable maintenance until a failure occurred. The history also shows past issues with rear brake pads and a corroded nearside rear coil spring in April 2021. While these were passed in subsequent years, a thorough inspection of the rear suspension components and the condition of the brake discs is advisable. Checking for any signs of weeping from the dampers or further corrosion on the coil springs will confirm if the earlier maintenance patterns have been sustained.