2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · ST61 KUE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift towards structural and mechanical degradation. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 144,675 miles, this followed a failure on the same day for multiple defects. The presence of corrosion on the front sub-frame and a central exhaust leak indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase where age-related wear is accelerating, moving away from the clean-record status seen in previous years. At 144,675 miles over 14 years, the Qashqai has averaged approximately 10,300 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation appears consistent, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 8,300 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. This steady usage suggests the car has been driven regularly rather than sitting idle, but the high cumulative mileage is now necessitating more frequent attention to rubber components and structural integrity. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front sub-frame to determine the rate of corrosion progression, as the tester flagged it as corroded but not yet seriously weakened in early 2026. The exhaust system requires further scrutiny to ensure the minor leak and insecure mounting were fully rectified rather than just temporarily adjusted. Additionally, the 2024 advisories regarding thin brake pads, pitted discs, and a worn ball joint on the offside front suspension arm suggest that the entire braking and suspension system should be checked for immediate replacement needs, as these components have shown a history of wear and play.