2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · DS60 AEM

The 2010 Nissan Qashqai currently sits on a failed MOT dated 25 February 2026 at 144,487 miles, leaving it unroadworthy as of today, 18 July 2026. The maintenance trend is difficult to judge from outcomes alone, as every test entry records no defects yet the vehicle failed on three separate occasions. This pattern shows a worsening administrative or presentation issue rather than a clear mechanical decline, though the most recent failure so close to the current date means the car has been off the road for nearly five months. Annual mileage averages around 9,030 across the 16-year life, a typical figure for the age. The records show steady accumulation: 130,599 miles in January 2024, 137,176 by January 2025, and 144,487 by February 2026. No large gaps or sudden jumps appear. The DVSA data is sparse on detail, with every pass and fail noting no defects recorded, so the file gives little insight into consumable wear or structural condition beyond the bare test results. A buyer must inspect the vehicle in person before any purchase. Three failures with zero recorded defects suggest the car may have failed on documentation, emissions, or presenter error, but the absence of advisories hides potential wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, and corrosion at 144,487 miles. The repeated January and February test clustering in 2024 and 2025 implies previous owners left MOTs to the last minute, a habit that often masks skipped interim servicing. Given the age and mileage, examine coil springs, exhaust integrity, and structural underbody rust closely. The clean advisories across all entries are unusual for a 16-year-old Nissan and may mean testers omitted minor faults; verify tyre tread depth and wiper condition manually. The current failed status demands a fresh test and full mechanical check before the car can be considered roadworthy.