2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · VE63 TUV

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent trend toward developing suspension and wear-related issues. While the January 2026 test at 85,567 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged surface corrosion on both the nearside and offside front coil springs. This follows a period of instability in early 2025 when the vehicle failed its MOT at 78,337 miles due to multiple faults including a worn offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, pitted front brake discs, and thin inner brake pads. The transition from a failed test in January 2025 to a pass in January 2026 suggests that the immediate mechanical failures were addressed, but the emergence of spring corrosion indicates the onset of age-related degradation. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical usage pattern for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The car has covered approximately 7,131 miles per year, moving from 67,798 miles in January 2023 to 85,567 miles by January 2026. This steady progression suggests regular road use rather than long periods of stagnation. There are no significant gaps in the testing frequency, as the records show continuous coverage, which provides a reliable longitudinal view of the vehicle's condition. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking systems. The recurring advisories and failures regarding tyres, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar linkages suggest that the steering and suspension components are reaching the end of their service life. The surface corrosion on the coil springs noted in the most recent test requires close monitoring to ensure it does not progress to structural failure. Additionally, given the previous failure involving pitted brake discs and thin pads, a thorough check of the current braking hardware and caliper condition is necessary to confirm that previous repairs were sufficient.