2020 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · SP20 VMM

With four consecutive MOT passes between February 2023 and March 2026 and only one test carrying any advisories at all, the recorded DVSA history for this 2020 Nissan Qashqai presents a largely clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent examination on 10 March 2026 was completed with no defects or advisories recorded, continuing a stable trend that has seen the vehicle pass each annual test without any flagged items of concern. The only interruption to that pattern came at the 8 March 2025 test, when three minor advisories were noted, none of which were severe enough to constitute a failure. Overall, the trend is one of consistency rather than deterioration, with no recorded failures, no structural corrosion advisories, and no items relating to braking, suspension, steering, or exhaust integrity across the entire four-test history visible here. The recorded mileage of 63,966 miles against a 2020 registration equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 10,661 miles, which sits comfortably within the typical usage band for a car of this age. There are no extended gaps between testing dates, and the mileage progression between consecutive MOTs appears steady rather than erratic, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular service rather than being left standing for prolonged periods or subjected to sudden bursts of high-mileage use. Mechanically, this kind of consistent, moderate annual mileage is generally favourable for a Qashqai, as it implies regular fluid cycling, brake and tyre wear at expected rates, and reduced risk of the rubber and seal deterioration that tends to afflict cars left unused for months at a time. Given the clean record, the practical focus for any prospective buyer should fall on the specific items flagged in the 2025 advisory notices, which centred on tyre condition. The offside rear and nearside front tyres were both noted as having perished sidewalls with slight cracking, and the lower under tray was recorded as obscuring some underlying components from inspection. On a physical walkaround, both tyres should be examined closely for sidewall cracking, bulges, or cuts, particularly on the inner shoulders which are not always visible from a casual glance, and consideration should be given to replacement regardless of remaining tread depth given the age-related deterioration pattern flagged. The under tray condition should be inspected for secure fixings and any signs of oil contamination beneath, and a request should be made to have the tray removed for a fuller underbody inspection at the point of sale. On a road test, attention should be paid to the Qashqai's well-documented weak points rather than the MOT record, which provides no guidance here. The rear brake drums and handbrake mechanism are known areas where binding and inefficiency develop with age, so the vehicle should be checked on a moderate incline for any tendency to roll or require excessive handbrake travel. The front strut top mounts and rear torsion beam bushes are also worth probing by driving at low speed over speed humps and uneven surfaces, listening for clonking, knocking, or any vagueness in the steering return to centre. Finally, with the lower under tray noted as obscuring components, a precautionary inspection beneath the engine and gearbox for any signs of oil or coolant weeping, and a check of the steering rack gaiters and CV boots for splits, would be a sensible precaution before purchase.