2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · YP11 WTM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a clear improving trend following a period of documented mechanical neglect. The most recent test in January 2023 at 75,683 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years were addressed. However, because the vehicle has not been tested in over three years, the current MOT status is lapsed and a fresh inspection is mandatory to ensure no new degradation has occurred during the period of inactivity. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap in usage between June 2021 (74,581 miles) and January 2023 (75,683 miles), where only 1,102 miles were covered over eighteen months. While low mileage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of standing can lead to the deterioration of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and perished seals, which is consistent with the intermittent nature of use observed. A buyer should specifically inspect the braking and suspension systems, as these were recurring points of failure. The 2019 failure highlighted an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and thin pads, alongside pitted rear discs. Although these were rectified by 2020, a physical inspection should check for play in the suspension bushes or uneven pad wear caused by the previously fluctuating front brakes. The previously inoperative engine malfunction indicator light from 2019 also warrants a diagnostic scan to ensure the engine management system was properly repaired and is not merely masked.