2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · YA16 FLD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a maintenance trend that suggests reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 77,021 miles, the tester identified new defects including an offside front suspension arm ball joint with play and a front tyre worn to the legal limit. These issues follow a significant failure in February 2025 where multiple brake and suspension components required attention, indicating that mechanical faults are only addressed once they reach a failure threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with a 6,613-mile gap recorded between December 2023 and February 2025, and another 3,612 miles between February 2025 and February 2026. This regular interval suggests the car does not suffer from long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for rubber components and seals, though the frequency of failures indicates accelerated wear on moving parts despite the low total mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, specifically the offside ball joint and the nearside arm bushes previously flagged in 2025. The brake system shows a history of neglected friction components, with pitted discs and thin pads requiring replacement a year ago, so the current state should be verified for uneven wear or excessive thinning. Given the previous failure of rear upper shock absorber bushes, checking for knocks or lateral movement in the rear assembly is essential to ensure the repairs were effective and durable.