2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · WN67 YDV

The Nissan Qashqai presents a stable roadworthiness record in its most recent MOT history, with the December 2025 test at 93,803 miles showing a clean pass and no advisories or defects. This follows a brief but uneventful 2024 cycle, where the vehicle passed without issue after a single, unexplained fail on 2024-11-28 at 88,272 miles—an anomaly given the otherwise flawless history. The absence of recurring advisories or major defects suggests that routine maintenance has been addressed, though the lack of any recorded advisories over multiple tests may indicate either meticulous upkeep or an unusually benign usage pattern. The December 2025 result, just seven months prior to this evaluation, confirms the car remains compliant with current DVSA standards for emissions, brakes, lighting, and structural integrity. Mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical expectations for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging around 10,423 miles annually—a figure that suggests neither excessive nor minimal usage. The gap between the 2023 test (79,607 miles) and the 2024 entries (88,272–88,273 miles) indicates a roughly 8,600-mile annual run rate, which is consistent with moderate but not aggressive driving. The absence of mileage spikes or prolonged inactivity implies the Qashqai has been in regular, if not particularly demanding, service. However, the single failed test in late November 2024—without any recorded defects—raises a minor red flag, as it disrupts an otherwise pristine history. Without further context, this could reflect a clerical error, a transient issue resolved before retesting, or an oversight in documentation. For a prospective buyer, the primary focus should lie on components not explicitly tested during the MOT but critical to long-term reliability. Given the lack of advisories, suspension components—such as coil springs, anti-roll bars, and bushings—should be inspected for wear or fatigue, particularly if the vehicle has encountered potholes or rough roads. Brake system health, including caliper binding or uneven disc wear, should be verified, even though no brake-related advisories appear in the history. Structural corrosion, especially around wheel arches, sills, and exhaust mounts, is another area warranting close examination, as MOT tests often overlook early-stage rust. Finally, while the MOT record shows no emissions failures, a pre-purchase inspection should confirm the diesel particulate filter (if equipped) and catalytic converter are functioning, as these can degrade without triggering a test failure. The clean history is encouraging, but due diligence on these high-wear areas will confirm whether the Qashqai’s upkeep has been as rigorous as its MOT results suggest.