2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · VK67 UPH

The 2017 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 6 June 2025 at 76,149 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent MOT entry, sitting just over twelve months old as of today's date, meaning the vehicle is currently untaxed or has an expired certificate unless a fresh test has been conducted since. The broader record shows consistent passes across every test from September 2022 onward, with no advisories or failures noted at any point. This pattern suggests the previous owner kept on top of routine servicing and addressed wear items proactively rather than letting defects accumulate between annual tests. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. Between September 2022 at 46,199 miles and September 2024 at 68,106 miles, the car covered roughly 21,900 miles in two years, averaging close to 11,000 miles annually during that window. The jump from September 2024 to June 2025 added a further 8,043 miles in under nine months, which aligns with the vehicle's overall lifetime average of approximately 8,461 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage that would raise concerns about a rolled-back odometer or extended periods of disuse. The 2024 test cycle shows a failed first attempt on 13 September followed by a pass the next day at the identical 68,106-mile reading, which typically indicates a minor rectification such as a blown bulb or tyre issue resolved within twenty-four hours. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The Qashqai's age and mileage mean suspension components such as front lower arm bushes, rear trailing arm bushes, and anti-roll bar links are approaching the window where deterioration commonly appears, even if no advisory has yet been flagged. Brake discs and pads should be measured for wear, particularly at the rear, where binding calipers are a known issue on this platform. Underbody corrosion around the rear subframe mounting points and along the sills warrants close examination, as surface rust can develop into structural concerns on vehicles of this age that have spent winters on salted roads. The exhaust system, including the flexi-joint and catalytic converter efficiency, should be checked given that emissions-related failures become more frequent past 70,000 miles. Tyre condition and date codes deserve attention too, since uneven wear can point to tracking or suspension geometry issues that a clean MOT does not rule out.