2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · WX15 VOK

The most recent MOT test on 2025-10-27 confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy, with no defects recorded at 66,290 miles. This represents a stable maintenance trend over the past three cycles, as both the 2024 and 2023 tests—despite initial failures—ultimately passed without repeat issues. The absence of advisories or recurring faults suggests the vehicle has not suffered from systemic neglect, though the duplicate test dates in 2023 and 2024 warrant scrutiny of whether the failures were genuine or administrative anomalies. The latest pass, just under nine months ago, aligns with the standard 12-month MOT interval, indicating the vehicle has not been driven excessively since then. The recorded mileage of 66,290 miles over 11 years reflects a moderate usage pattern, averaging around 6,000 miles annually—a figure consistent with typical light-to-moderate driving. There are no evident gaps in service intervals, though the duplicate MOT entries in 2023 and 2024 (both at 59,464 miles) suggest either a retest or a potential oversight in scheduling. The progression from 59,464 to 63,350 miles in under a year (2023–2024) and another 2,940 miles by 2025 indicates steady usage without abrupt spikes. This pattern does not imply excessive wear but does necessitate a closer examination of components prone to mileage-related degradation. Given the lack of recorded defects, priority should be given to inspecting high-wear items not captured by the MOT—particularly the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, which often fail silently between tests. The duplicate failures in 2023 and 2024, if confirmed as genuine, may hint at a recurring issue with brake binding or caliper seizure, though no such fault was noted in subsequent passes. Corrosion around wheel arches, sills, and underbody should be assessed, as should the integrity of exhaust components, given the vehicle’s age. A professional brake inspection is also advisable, as binding or uneven wear could indicate past neglect despite the clean MOT history. The absence of advisories does not preclude latent issues, so a thorough visual and functional check of these critical systems is essential.