2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · SW09 BWN

Based on the official DVSA MOT records, this 2009 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent test, conducted on 27 November 2023 at 139,279 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean pass, following a failed test on the same day at the same mileage, indicates the previous owner promptly rectified whatever minor issue caused the initial failure before retesting. The maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring mechanical or structural faults appearing across the recorded history. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,193 miles per year over seventeen years is entirely typical for a family crossover of this age. Between the December 2021 pass at 121,387 miles and the December 2022 pass at 131,463 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 10,076 miles in twelve months, showing consistent daily use. The mileage then plateaued, with only 7,816 miles added between December 2022 and the final November 2023 test. This suggests the vehicle may have been used less intensively in its most recent period, or possibly stood for stretches, which can cause its own issues such as flat-spotted tyres or brake surface corrosion despite low recorded mileage. Buyers should approach this vehicle with cautious optimism rather than complacency. The complete absence of advisories or failures across multiple tests is unusually clean for a vehicle approaching 140,000 miles. A thorough in-person inspection is still essential, focusing on the components that typically deteriorate on high-mileage Nissan Qashqais of this generation. Examine the front and rear suspension bushes, drop links, and coil springs for wear or cracking, as these commonly degrade well before 140,000 miles. Check the brake discs and pads for uneven wear or lipping, and inspect the exhaust system for corrosion, particularly around the flexi-joint and rear silencer. The underbody and sills should be probed for structural corrosion, a known vulnerability on earlier-generation Nissan crossovers. The clean MOT record suggests a conscientious previous owner, but documentary evidence alone cannot substitute for a physical inspection. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic, including a compression test and diagnostic scan of the engine management system, would provide the most reliable assessment of the vehicle's true mechanical condition before committing to purchase.