2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · YE14 XDY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding front-end suspension components. While it passed the most recent test in April 2026 at 76,463 miles, this followed a significant failure just two days prior. That failure highlighted critical issues including a serious fluid leak from the offside front shock absorber and excessive wear on both the offside lower arm bush and the nearside ball joint. This indicates that minor wear noted in previous years was allowed to progress to a point of failure requiring immediate replacement. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of twelve years, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. The car progressed from 59,571 miles in April 2024 to 68,471 miles in 2025, and finally to 76,463 miles in 2026. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which is generally better for preventing age-related rubber degradation than sitting, as evidenced by the recurring tyre perishing and cracking noted in the records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the repairs made after the April 2026 failure were executed correctly. The tester should check for any residual fluid leaking from the shock absorber and verify the new bushes and ball joints are tight. The persistent gearbox oil leak has appeared in every test record since 2024; while currently classified as not excessive, its longevity suggests a slow-forming seal failure that will require monitoring to prevent a major mechanical issue in the future.