2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · SR64 DVL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred suspension and brake repairs. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 58,048 miles, it had failed just two days prior due to multiple mechanical defects. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to recurring failures in 2024 and 2025 suggests the owner reacts to MOT failures rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 12 years old, the recorded mileage of 58,048 miles is low, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components rather than wear-based failure. The gap between the 2023 test at 43,304 miles and the 2024 test at 50,465 miles shows roughly 7,000 miles of travel, during which the fractured coil spring and worn ball joints appeared, indicating components are failing despite the low overall mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry. The October 2025 failure flagged both front lower suspension arm ball joints and a track rod end; while these were likely replaced after the failure, the nearside front shock absorber now shows oil misting, which often precedes total failure. The front brake pads were also noted as wearing thin in both 2024 and 2025, suggesting the braking system is nearing required attention. Structural integrity should also be considered. The tester noted corrosion on the rear sub-frame during the 2025 test. Although it was not deemed weakened at that time, corrosion on a vehicle of this age can accelerate rapidly if exposed to salt road conditions. The buyer should verify the extent of the sub-frame rust to ensure the minor corrosion noted in 2025 has not progressed into structural perforation.