2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · CY60 BVH

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a worsening trend in structural corrosion and deferred mechanical maintenance. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 90,129 miles, this followed a significant failure just two days prior. The August 2025 failure revealed multiple critical defects including a major exhaust leak, excessively worn suspension arm bushes, and failed ball joints. The recurring nature of these faults suggests the owner only addresses the minimum repairs required to pass an MOT rather than performing proactive preventative care. The mileage history is notably low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,633 miles per year to reach 90,129 miles. However, this low usage appears to have correlated with the environmental damage seen in the records. Between July 2024 and August 2025, the car covered only 4,889 miles, yet it suffered from severe structural failures including corroded components and perished tyres. This pattern indicates the vehicle likely sat for long periods, allowing moisture to accelerate corrosion and the degradation of rubber seals and metal components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear sub-frame and braking system, as the records consistently flag heavy corrosion on brake pipes, hoses, and discs. The 2025 test specifically noted general components were badly corroded, which poses a long-term risk to the structural integrity. Particular attention should be paid to the front suspension geometry, specifically the ball joints and track rod ends, which have shown repeated points of failure across the last three testing cycles. The exhaust system also requires scrutiny for further cracks, given the major leak recently identified in the most recent failure.