2013 Infiniti Q50 3.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · VO63 CCE

The 2013 Infiniti Q50 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 16 December 2025 at 72,024 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is significant. The vehicle had previously failed or received advisories for suspension-related issues, yet the most recent two tests show no recurring faults, suggesting either a competent repair or replacement of worn components between late 2022 and late 2024. The trajectory is clearly positive. The mileage pattern tells a story of very light use. Across roughly thirteen years, the car has covered approximately 72,000 miles, averaging around 5,540 miles annually, well below the typical UK annual figure of 8,000 to 12,000 miles. The increments between tests are consistent and modest: roughly 2,562 miles between December 2024 and December 2025, 3,403 miles between December 2023 and December 2024, and 5,572 miles between December 2022 and December 2023. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation. The record is clean and well-documented, with annual tests filed on or near the same date each December, indicating a methodical approach to compliance. Despite the low mileage, the 2022 test flagged slight play in the offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, a defect that points to normal wear on a component subject to constant articulation even under light use. A buyer should physically inspect the entire rear suspension setup, including all drop links, bushings, and anti-roll bar mounts, to confirm whether the original part was replaced or if play has returned. The front suspension merits equal scrutiny, as lower-mileage vehicles that spend extended periods stationary can develop seized or perished bushings and deteriorated dampers from age rather than use. The 2023 advisory regarding a child seat preventing full inspection of the offside rear adult seatbelt is minor but worth verifying in person. A buyer should remove any child seat and confirm the belt retracts cleanly, locks under sharp pull, and shows no fraying or contamination. Given the clean December 2025 result, the braking system and exhaust emissions appear to be in good order, but a road test remains essential to check for binding calipers, uneven brake disc wear, and any exhaust blow or smoke under load that a static MOT inspection may not fully reveal.