2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · YK66 DOP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test on 31 July 2025 at 98,889 miles, it failed just one day prior at nearly identical mileage. The failure was due to an inoperative engine malfunction light, a registration plate lamp, and critically worn brake pads and tyres. This pattern suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by an MOT failure, rather than following scheduled service intervals. The mileage profile is consistent with typical UK usage for a family crossover, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. There is a significant jump in usage between February 2021 (42,246 miles) and February 2024 (75,360 miles), where the vehicle covered over 33,000 miles in three years. This increased workload likely correlates with the appearance of recurring wear-related issues in the later records. The vehicle has covered nearly 24,000 miles since its last clean test, indicating a high level of recent use. A buyer must focus inspection on the braking system and suspension geometry. The record repeatedly flags thin brake pads and uneven tyre wear across 2023 and 2025. The persistent edge wear on the nearside rear tyre indicates a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that have not been addressed. Furthermore, the engine management light failure in July 2025 is a red flag; the buyer should request a diagnostic scan to ensure no hidden fault faults remain in the engine computer that were simply cleared to pass the test.