2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · SW09 BWE

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend following previous previous failures. The most recent inspection conducted in November 2023 at 97,100 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating the vehicle met all legal requirements at that time. While the history shows intermittent failures, the subsequent clean reports in the two most recent tests suggest that the previous owner addressed identified issues promptly rather than allowing mechanical faults to persist. The mileage profile is notably low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between the 2021 test at 48,113 miles and the 2022 test at 76,379 miles, representing nearly 28,000 miles driven in a single year. While low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of potential inactivity can lead to age-related degradation of rubber components, seals, and tyres, which may have perished despite the lack of use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension geometry and braking system, as the vehicle failed tests in 2021 and 2022 shortly after passing previously. Although the specific reasons for those failures are not detailed in the summary record, recurring issues in this model often involve worn bushes, control arm bolts, or brake caliper corrosion. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check of the chassis for corrosion on the sills and wheel arches is essential, as low-mileage does not prevent structural rust from developing over nearly two decades.