2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · SW09 BWL

This Nissan Qashqai currently holds no valid MOT. The most recent test, conducted on 15 April 2025 at 153,987 miles, resulted in a failure, meaning the vehicle is not legally roadworthy in its present state. The maintenance trend over the past three years is clearly worsening. A clean pass in April 2023 at 138,514 miles gave way to a failure in April 2024 at 145,701 miles, and the April 2025 failure shows a significant escalation in defects, including a fractured coil spring and failed emissions. The vehicle has covered 15,473 miles in the three years between the April 2023 and April 2025 tests, averaging over 5,000 miles per year during that window. This is lower than its lifetime average of roughly 9,058 miles per year, suggesting lighter recent use or potentially long periods of standing. The 2024 test also recorded an oil leak and noted that both front and rear subframes were undersealed, an intervention often applied to manage corrosion rather than prevent it. A buyer must treat the April 2025 failure items as serious mechanical and structural risks. The fractured offside front coil spring is a critical suspension failure that directly affects vehicle handling and structural integrity. Both front anti-roll bar ball joints were flagged, the nearside excessively worn, pointing to advanced front-end suspension wear. The parking brake lever's excessive movement indicates incorrect adjustment or a failing mechanism, while the emissions failure at 8.2.2.2 (b) against a 1.5m-1 default limit suggests a catalytic converter or engine management issue requiring immediate diagnosis. Beyond the failure items, the history reveals a recurring pattern of front-end wear. Track rod ends and suspension arm bushes have been flagged repeatedly since 2023, indicating the front suspension has not been properly refreshed. The 2024 advisory regarding corrosion on both subframes, despite undersealing, means a buyer should inspect these structural components thoroughly for hidden corrosion or previous welding repairs. The deteriorated headlamp lenses and registration plate are minor but confirm basic cosmetic upkeep has been neglected.