2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · YP12 YHX

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 66,709 miles resulted in a pass, the failure just one mile prior indicates that the vehicle was operated with known mechanical defects. The trend is currently stable in terms of passing inspections, but the recurring presence of oil leaks and deteriorating rubber components suggests that the owner only addresses faults when they threaten the MOT certificate. At 14 years old with only 66,709 miles, this Qashqai has significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 4,765 miles per year. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear from distance. The record shows consistent annual testing with roughly 2,000 miles between 2023 and 2024, and another 2,000 miles between 2024 and 2025. This slow rate of travel explains the perished CV boots and fractured coil springs despite the low odometer. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the nearside front suspension arm bush was flagged as excessively worn in 2025. The offside front coil spring, which fractured in 2024, should be checked for similar cracks or corrosion on the opposite side. Furthermore, the front brake discs were noted as pitted and scored in 2025, indicating they likely require replacement to ensure effective braking performance and to prevent further corrosion on the low-age vehicle. The persistent oil leak noted in every test since 2023 warrants close scrutiny. While the tester classified it as not excessive, a professional inspection is necessary to determine if the source is a simple gasket or a turbo seal. Given the history of deteriorated CV boots on both sides, the buyer should also verify that the current replacements are intact and not leaking grease, as failure would lead to premature drive joint damage.