2019 Infiniti Q50 3.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · ST19 DXW

Across five recorded DVSA tests between 2022 and 2026, this Q50 has presented a generally tidy roadworthiness profile, anchored by two consecutive pass results in 2025 and 2026 with no defects recorded, the most recent being 14 August 2026. The only failure on file, issued on 8 August 2025, concerned a serious nearside front shock absorber fluid leak categorised as a major defect, and it was clearly resolved within the following week, as the car returned a clean pass on 15 August 2025. A single advisory note appears in the 2024 test, flagging wear on both rear brake discs on their inner surface, described as pitted or scored but not seriously weakened. The overall pattern indicates a vehicle that has remained compliant at test, with isolated suspension and braking observations rather than a recurring theme of deterioration. With 32,410 miles accumulated over a seven-year span, the Q50 has covered roughly 4,630 miles annually, which is well below typical usage and places it firmly in low-mileage territory. Test-to-test gaps are consistent and modest, generally reflecting one MOT cycle per year with no prolonged absence from the road, suggesting the car has remained in regular although not exhaustive use. Mechanically, this profile implies reduced wear on major drivetrain components but warrants particular scrutiny of items that deteriorate through age and standing rather than mileage, such as rubber bushes, seals, brake caliper slide pins, and fluid-contaminated surfaces. The fact that the only recorded failure was a hydraulic shock absorber leak, a component prone to seal degradation over time rather than purely through use, is broadly consistent with an older, lower-mileage vehicle. For a prospective buyer, the rear brake disc advisory from 2024 is the most relevant item to investigate on inspection, as inner-surface pitting and scoring on both sides two years ago would likely have progressed further. On a test drive, listen for any graunching or pulsation through the brake pedal under firm pedal application from moderate speed, which could indicate the discs have now worn beyond their service limit or developed hot spots. Inspect the rear caliper sliders for free movement and check for uneven pad wear, as seized caliper mechanisms are a common cause of asymmetric disc deterioration on lightly used vehicles. Given the recorded shock absorber failure, pay close attention to the front suspension on uneven surfaces, specifically feeling for any uncontrolled rebound, a tendency to wallow through rapid direction changes, or a clunking noise over speed humps and potholes, any of which could suggest the replacement unit is failing or that adjacent components such as top mounts, drop links, or coil springs have deteriorated during the intervening period.