2021 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · VA70 AWJ

The 2021 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 16 January 2026 at 29,028 miles with zero defects recorded. That most recent test is highly significant. It confirms the vehicle has no outstanding mechanical or structural advisories, and the resolution of the earlier door mechanism fault suggests attentive rectification rather than neglect. The overall MOT record is clean, with no recurring suspension, braking, or structural corrosion defects. At roughly 5,806 miles per year, the mileage is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle. The progression from 18,761 miles in February 2024 to 23,449 miles in January 2025 represents an accumulation of 4,688 miles in under twelve months, followed by a further 5,579 miles to the January 2026 test. This indicates consistent, regular use rather than prolonged standing, which is positive for preventing the kind of deterioration associated with vehicles left idle for extended periods, such as seized brake calipers, perished rubber bushes, and flat-spotted tyres. The January 2025 failure exposed a structural concern with the offside front tyre, where ply or cords were visible on the outer sidewall. This is a serious defect category under DVSA standards and points to either a sudden impact event or prolonged underinflation causing sidewall damage. A prospective buyer should inspect the replacement tyre carefully and check the inner and outer sidewalls of all four tyres for bulging, cracking, or uneven wear patterns that could indicate alignment issues or suspension component wear. The nearside rear child seat obstruction appearing in both January 2025 tests is a minor inspection limitation rather than a mechanical fault, but it warrants verifying the adult seatbelt retracts and locks correctly once the child seat is removed. The February 2024 failure regarding the nearside front passenger door not opening from inside the vehicle points to a door latch or internal mechanism issue. Although this appears to have been resolved ahead of the same-day retest, a buyer should cycle the door operation multiple times, checking both interior and exterior handles for smooth, consistent engagement. With no further mechanical or structural defects appearing in subsequent tests, this Qashqai's MOT history reflects a well-maintained vehicle with isolated, promptly addressed faults and a clean bill of health at its most recent inspection.