2007 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Petrol · WU57 YCD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding structural corrosion in the rear suspension. While it passed the most recent test in December 2025 at 72,249 miles, it failed just two days prior due to a seriously weakened offside rear lower suspension arm. The fact that both rear lower suspension arms have been flagged for corrosion in every annual test from 2022 through 2025 indicates that the oxidation is actively progressing and has not been addressed through replacement or treatment. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,800 miles per year. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage intervals, moving from 66,145 miles in late 2022 to 72,249 miles in late 2025. While low mileage often suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, it also indicates the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods, which can accelerate the degradation of rubber components and the pitting of metal surfaces as seen on the brakes. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension assembly to ensure the corrosion has not spread to the mounting points or the subframe. The recurring reports of pitted and scored brake discs across all four corners suggest the vehicle has suffered from lack of regular use, leading to surface rust accumulation on the rotors. Given the recent failure for a weakened suspension arm, the structural integrity of the entire rear assembly is the primary concern, and any components should be replaced with new parts rather than merely repaired.