2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · VE12 AVJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean pass on January 27, 2026, 122,766 miles. While the most recent inspection recorded no defects, the history reveals a consistent pattern of immediate failure followed by successful retests. In both 2025 and 2026, the car failed the test within two weeks of the initial appointment but passed shortly after rectification. This suggests the previous owners only addressed specific mechanical issues when legally compelled by an MOT failure, rather than following a proactive preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. Between the January 2024 test at 112,789 miles and the January 2025 test at 118,871 miles, the car covered 6,082 miles. A further 3,877 miles were recorded in the following year up to January 2026. This steady usage pattern indicates typical suburban commuting habits, which reduces the risk of dry rot from long periods of standing but ensures standard wear on rubber components and suspension bushings. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the recent history, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of components that often degrade without triggering formal failures. The recurring retest failures likely involve minor items such as bulbs, wiper blades, or minor leaks that were ignored until the test date. Pay close attention to the structural integrity of the subframe and exhaust system, as these Qashqai models of this era are prone to corrosion that may not appear as an advisory until it reaches a critical threshold.