2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SM02 AFM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed its latest test in September 2025 at 95,988 miles, this followed a significant failure just four days prior that identified multiple mechanical faults. The trend shows that components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure. The persistent presence of a minor oil leak and a central front exhaust leak across the last three years suggests these issues are being monitored rather than fully rectified, despite not not causing an immediate MOT failure. The recorded mileage of 95,988 miles is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with 6,822 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 6,823 miles covered between October 2024 and September 2025. This consistent interval suggests the car is used regularly, which explains the degradation of rubber components and the accumulation of corrosion noted in the suspension assembly. A physical inspection must focus on the recurring suspension and braking issues. The September 2025 failure highlighted a worn nearside front ball joint, a perished rear bush, and play in the offside front track rod end. Although these were seemingly replaced to pass the test, the buyer should verify the quality of work and check for signs of premature wear. The history also notes binding rear brakes in 2025, indicating the calipers or handbrake mechanism may require close monitoring to prevent uneven pad wear or overheating. Corrosion on both the nearside and offside rear suspension arms has been noted annually since at least 2023. While the tester classified these as not seriously weakened, the persistent nature of this advisory indicates an ongoing environmental degradation process. A buyer should inspect the undercarriage for mounting points and deeper structural scaling to ensure that the corrosion has not progressed into a condition that would necessitate expensive component replacements in the near future.