2020 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · VK20 BWD

The 2020 Nissan Qashqai holds a valid MOT pass certificate dated 24 November 2025, issued at 36,769 miles. The maintenance trend over the past year is mixed. A failure on 20 November 2025 flagged four separate defects, yet the retest four days later passed cleanly, indicating the previous owner addressed the immediate issues promptly. However, the recurrence of thin brake pads across both the failed and passed tests suggests the underlying wear was only partially resolved rather than fully rectified. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a six-year-old vehicle. From 9,447 miles in December 2022 to 17,879 miles in November 2023, then 26,873 miles in November 2024, and finally 36,769 miles in November 2025, the annual increments sit between roughly 8,400 and 9,000 miles per year. This steady climb points to regular daily use rather than prolonged standing or sudden high-mileage bursts. The MOT record itself is complete with no gaps, giving a reliable picture of the vehicle's recent service life. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front and rear braking system. The tester flagged both front and rear brake pads as wearing thin in November 2025, and the retest passed without a fresh advisory on the same items. This implies the pads were replaced, but the calipers, discs, and hydraulic lines deserve close scrutiny for uneven wear or binding that could shorten the life of the new components. The suspension arm ball joint dust covers that failed the November 2025 test were evidently repaired or replaced for the retest, yet the underlying joints themselves must be checked for play. Once a dust cover fails, dirt ingress accelerates wear on the joint, and a simple cover swap does not guarantee the joint itself remains serviceable. Beyond the flagged items, the vehicle's subframe, inner wing arches, and exhaust system should be examined for corrosion, particularly given the mileage and age. The Qashqai's rear suspension bushes and anti-roll bar links are known to deteriorate on higher-mileage examples, so a thorough check underneath is advisable. The clean passes from 2022 through 2024 suggest the car was well maintained in its earlier life, but the cluster of defects in late 2025 signals a shift in upkeep that warrants careful due diligence before purchase.