2019 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · VT19 OJA

The 2019 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 28 June 2025 at 71,545 miles. The tester recorded zero defects, advisories, or failures, indicating that all safety-critical systems met DVSA standards at that time. This is the fourth consecutive clean pass, suggesting consistent upkeep rather than reactive repairs. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for a seven-year-old vehicle. Between the June 2022 test at 30,698 miles and the June 2025 test at 71,545 miles, the car covered roughly 40,847 miles over three years, averaging around 13,600 miles annually in that period. The earlier years show a similar pattern, with 10,632 miles added between June 2022 and June 2023, and 14,660 miles between June 2023 and June 2024. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage that would raise concerns about tampering or prolonged storage. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. The Qashqai's rear brake calipers are known to bind on higher-mileage examples, so checking for uneven pad wear or dragging brakes is sensible even though no fault was flagged. Suspension components, particularly front lower arm bushes and rear trailing arm bushes, should be inspected for perishing or play, as these are common wear items on Nissan platforms at this mileage. The exhaust system and catalytic converter should be examined for corrosion, especially if the vehicle has been used for short trips that prevent full warm-up cycles. Structural integrity beneath the car deserves close attention. Check the subframes, sills, and inner wheel arches for surface rust or early signs of corrosion, as Nissan's underbody protection can deteriorate over time. Tyre condition and alignment should be assessed given the mileage, and a test drive will reveal any emerging issues with the CVT gearbox, such as juddering or whining under load, which MOT tests do not evaluate. The clean record is encouraging, but it does not substitute for a hands-on mechanical inspection before purchase.