2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · VK67 THX

The vehicle maintains a basic roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward deferred consumable replacement in recent years. The most recent test in September 2022 at 33,605 miles passed despite multiple advisories regarding perishing and cracking on three of the four tyres. This indicates that while the vehicle is mechanically functional enough to pass, the rubber components are failing due to age and likely periods of stationary time rather than mileage-related wear. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,700 miles annually. There is a significant gap in usage between September 2021 and September 2022, where the car covered only 6,384 miles over a year. This low-intensity use explains the lack of defects in the 2021 test at 27,221 miles, but it correlates with the subsequent tyre degradation issues, as tyres degrade over time even when the vehicle is not driven frequently. A buyer should specifically inspect the braking system and suspension during a physical evaluation. The 2020 test at 24,152 miles flagged heavy corrosion on the inner face of the offside front brake disc, a common symptom in low-mileage cars where brakes are not used enough to clear surface rust. You must check for seized calipers or pitted rotors. Given the perishing tyres noted in 2022, all four tyres likely require immediate replacement as their structural integrity is compromised by age regardless of tread depth.