2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · VA65 LRK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent inspection. Although the initial MOT test on 15 January 2026 at 99,780 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, the immediate re-test on the same day passed, suggesting a minor administrative error or a trivial fault that was rectified instantly. Beyond this anomaly, the car has maintained a clean record with no recorded advisories or failures over the preceding three years. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a decade-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between January 2023 at 65,865 miles and the January 2026 test at 99,780 miles, the car covered 33,915 miles, showing a steady rate of use rather than periods of extreme stress or long- of stagnation. This regularity suggests that components like the drivetrain and suspension have likely been subjected to regular operating temperatures which often helps prevent the degradation of seals and bushings seen in stationary vehicles. Given the lack of recorded mechanical advisories, a buyer should focus on high-wear items common to the Qashqai at the 100,000-mile mark. Inspect the physical condition of the control arm bushes and coil springs, as these often show signs of fatigue at this mileage interval. While the MOT history does not flag brake issues or structural corrosion, a manual check for caliper binding or thinning of the discs is advisable to ensure the previous owner maintained the braking system beyond the minimum test requirements.