2019 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · VT19 VSM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its most recent test on 24 June 2025 at 76,736 miles, it had failed just two miles prior due to multiple critical demerits. This pattern suggests the previous owner waited until components reached the point of legal failure before intervention rather than following scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. Between June 2023 at 50,509 miles and June 2024 at 63,047 miles, the car covered 12,538 miles, followed by another 13,689 miles in the year leading up to the 2025 test. This steady usage indicates typical road driving, which explains the consistent wear observed on high-friction consumable items throughout the record. A buyer must scrutinize the braking system and tyres, as these are recurring issues across multiple tests. The 2025 failure noted both front and rear brake pads below the 1.5mm legal limit, while the 2024 test already flagged them as wearing thin. This persistence suggests a failure to service the brakes properly or check for sticking calipers. Additionally, the repeated reports of cracking and perishing on the rear tyres from 2024 through to 2025 indicate the rubber is aging or de-laminating despite having sufficient tread depth. The physical inspection should also verify the headlamp alignment, which was a failure point in 2024. Given the front tyres were noted as worn on edge during the 2025 failure, a check for incorrect suspension alignment or worn-out bushes is necessary. While no structural corrosion or major mechanical failures have been recorded, the history highlights a vehicle that is only maintained when forced by an impending MOT failure.