2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SW09 BWG

The Nissan Qashqai currently holds a valid MOT certificate following its most recent test on 20 March 2025 at 120,867 miles, which passed with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend over the past three years is broadly stable, with alternating pass-and-fail cycles on adjacent dates each March, suggesting the vehicle is being submitted for annual testing with minor rectifications carried out between attempts. No recurring mechanical or structural faults appear on the record, which is a positive indicator of consistent upkeep. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. Between 17 March 2023 at 98,592 miles and 20 March 2025 at 120,867 miles, the vehicle covered 22,275 miles in just over two years, averaging roughly 11,000 miles annually during that period. That is notably higher than the overall lifetime average of approximately 7,100 miles per year across its 17-year lifespan. The jump suggests a change in ownership or usage pattern around late 2023, with heavier daily use replacing what was previously lighter, more sporadic driving. The record is clean and consistent, with no gaps or anomalies in the testing pattern. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. At 120,867 miles and 17 years old, suspension components such as front lower arm bushes, rear trailing arm bushes, and shock absorber mounts are well within the age and mileage window where deterioration is common, even if not yet severe enough to fail an MOT. The exhaust system, particularly the rear silencer and catalytic converter mounting points, warrants close inspection for corrosion. Brake discs and pads should be measured for wear, as heavier recent use accelerates consumable degradation. Tyre condition and date codes should be checked, given the alternating pass-fail pattern each March could indicate borderline tread depths being addressed annually. The body structure and underbody deserve particular attention. On a vehicle of this age, surface and structural corrosion around the sills, subframes, and wheel arches is a realistic concern, especially if the car has spent time in areas using road salt. A professional underbody inspection with a torch and moisture meter would be a sensible precaution. The clean MOT record is encouraging, but it does not substitute for hands-on verification of components that deteriorate gradually between tests.