2019 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · YC69 VLA

The Qashqai presents a largely clean roadworthiness profile across the five recorded DVSA tests spanning 2022 to 2026, with every examination resulting in a pass and no failure entries on record. The advisory history is restricted to tyre-related observations, with the 2024 test flagging perished or damaged rubber on the nearside front, nearside rear, and offside rear positions, alongside a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. A separate 2023 advisory noted a nail in the offside front tyre, an isolated and common puncture event rather than a systemic component defect. The most recent test on 19 May 2026 closed out with a clean pass and no advisories, indicating that whatever issues were present in 2024 had been resolved prior to that examination. Overall, the trajectory is one of stable compliance with no escalation in advisory severity and no repeat failures across consecutive tests. With 44,515 miles recorded over approximately seven years, the vehicle has averaged around 6,360 miles annually, a rate consistent with typical mixed private and commuting use. The mileage progression between tests is steady, with no extended gaps in annual testing and no abrupt jumps that would suggest inconsistent recording or extended periods off the road. There is no indication of an unusual usage pattern such as prolonged storage or unusually high annual accumulation, both of which carry their own mechanical implications. The testing cadence is regular, with annual entries from 2022 onwards, giving a continuous and comparable view of the vehicle's condition over the period. For a prospective buyer, the practical priority given the recorded history is the condition of the consumable contact patches: tyres. The 2024 advisories described perishing and cracking on three of the four tyres, alongside an inner-edge wear concern on the nearside front. Perishing of this nature on a 2019 vehicle is worth probing, as it can reflect age-related rubber degradation rather than simple tread wear, particularly on sidewalls exposed to UV. On inspection, the sidewalls should be checked for hairline cracks, and the inner edges of the front tyres examined for uneven wear that may point to a suspension geometry issue such as worn wishbone bushes or a deteriorating strut top mount. Uneven inner-edge wear in particular warrants a close look at the front suspension linkages, as the Qashqai is known to suffer from premature wear of front lower suspension arms and their associated bushes. On a road test, attention should be directed to any clonks or knocks emanating from the front suspension over speed humps or uneven surfaces, as these are symptomatic of worn drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, or bottom arm joints. Steering should remain precise without vibration through the wheel, and any pulling to one side under braking or steady cruising may indicate a binding brake caliper or uneven pad wear, particularly given the typical urban mileage profile. The braking pedal should feel firm without excessive travel, and any judder under light or heavy braking could suggest warped front discs. Finally, with the most recent tyre-related advisories now two years old, a thorough inspection of all four tyres for current tread depth, sidewall integrity, and manufacture date is advisable, and budgeting for a full set may be prudent depending on their present state.