2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · VE17 AAV

The 2017 Nissan Qashqai has demonstrated a stable roadworthiness trend over the past two years, with the most recent MOT test on 30 October 2025 at 73,991 miles resulting in a clean pass. The absence of defects across the last two successful tests—including the 2024-11-05 pass at 65,922 miles—suggests no recurring mechanical failures have been recorded by the tester. However, the two consecutive failures in October 2023 at 57,076 miles, despite both being retested and passing shortly after, warrant scrutiny. The retest interval of just three days implies a minor oversight rather than a systemic issue, but the repeated testing at the same mileage hints at potential wear that required immediate attention. Mileage accumulation appears consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging around 8,200 miles annually. There are no prolonged gaps or abrupt spikes in mileage between tests, though the 2024 failure at 65,836 miles—just 86 miles before passing—suggests a last-minute correction rather than a pattern of neglect. The most recent test, just under nine months ago, aligns with the standard 12-month MOT cycle, though the vehicle’s age and mileage place it near the upper threshold for suspension and brake components. Given the lack of recorded defects, the primary focus for an in-person inspection should centre on suspension integrity, particularly rear suspension bushes and coil springs, which are common wear points at this mileage. The 2023 failures, though resolved, may indicate early signs of binding or uneven wear in the braking system, so caliper function and disc thickness should be verified. Corrosion around wheel arches and sills is another critical area, especially given the vehicle’s age, as hidden rust can compromise structural integrity without immediate visual cues. Finally, the exhaust system should be checked for leaks or excessive corrosion, as emissions-related faults are often the first to appear in MOT failures.