2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SO12 ADX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent maintenance record over the last four years. The most recent inspection conducted on 15 May 2025 at 94,160 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car is currently meeting all statutory safety requirements. This follows a period of clean passes in 2022 and 2023, suggesting that the previous owners have proactively addressed minor issues before they escalated into mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles annually. Between May 2022 and May 2025, the car covered 13,841 miles, showing a steady pattern of use rather than long periods of neglect. The failure on 17 May 2024 at 90,553 miles, which was immediately followed by a pass just one mile later, suggests a minor itemized failure—such as a blown bulb or a minor component defect—that was rectified quickly without indicating a deep-seated mechanical trend. A physical inspection should focus on components prone to at at this age mileage, despite the clean history. While the MOT record does not flag recurring corrosion or suspension wear, the buyer should check the rubber bushes and coil springs for cracking, as these often perish over time regardless of low mileage. Given the vehicle's age, examining the condition of the brake discs and the integrity of the exhaust system remains vital to ensure no hidden structural rust has developed since the last test.