2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · SL63 UJR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing age-related wear issues. The most recent test on January 24 2026 at 83,052 miles yielded a pass despite an advisory for corroded rear suspension components. While this did not meet the threshold for failure, it marks the beginning of structural oxidation on the undercarriage that requires close monitoring to prevent it from becoming a defect in future inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in records between December 2022 and January 2024, where the car covered roughly 6,000 miles in over fourteen months. Since the 2024 test, the vehicle has covered 7,442 miles, suggesting a steady but light usage. This low annual mileage often leads to the gradual degradation of rubber components and increased surface corrosion, which aligns with the issues noted in the latest MOT entry. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension to determine the depth of the corrosion flagged in the 2026 test. The history shows a failure in November 2022 regarding parking brake efficiency and an inoperative offside rear brake, and while this was resolved, the mechanism should be tested to ensure cables and shoes are not seized or improperly adjusted. Additionally, the 2025 advisory noted both rear tyres were worn to the legal limit and on the edge, indicating a need to check the current tread depth and ensure no alignment issues are causing further uneven wear.