2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · VE59 MOA

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a dangerous trend regarding structural integrity. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 97,212 miles, the preceding failure just ten days prior at 97,111 miles was critical. The tester identified the offside sub-frame as seriously weakened by excessive corrosion at the lower arm suspension mounting point. This represents a significant structural risk that was only addressed immediately before the passing result, suggesting the vehicle is reaching the end of its viable structural life. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 97,212 miles averages out to approximately 5,700 miles per year. This low usage often suggests less mechanical wear on the engine, but it frequently accelerates the degradation of rubber components and the onset of corrosion. Between December 2022 and June 2025, the vehicle covered only 1,089 miles, yet the structural rust progressed from minor advisories to a major failure. This disparity indicates that the primary threat to this Qashai is age and environmental exposure rather than distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front sub-frame and suspension components to ensure the previous repairs to the structural corrosion were adequate. The record shows recurring issues with corroded suspension arms and worn bushes, which are common on this model but appear to be accelerating rapidly here. Furthermore, the failure of the offside front inner drive shaft CV boot in 2025 indicates a need to check for grease leakage and potential imminent joint failure. The consistent pattern of uneven tyre wear across multiple years also points to persistent alignment issues or worn suspension geometry that requires a professional root cause analysis.