2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · EJ10 EXV

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. While it passed the most recent test in August 2025 at 47,264 miles, it had failed immediately prior due to multiple safety defects including thin brake pads and incorrect headlamp alignment. The history shows that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by an MOT failure, evidenced by the recurring appearance of worn tyres and deteriorating components across three consecutive testing cycles. The mileage data is highly unusual for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. However, there is a significant discrepancy in the recorded figures; in August 2024, the vehicle showed 49,197 miles, which is higher than the 47,264 format recorded exactly one year later in August 2025. This suggests either mileage recording errors or that the vehicle has undergone long periods of inactivity, which often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluids irrespective of the low distance travelled. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the inner control arm bushes were already flagged as worn in 2023. The nearside front drive shaft CV boot was noted as severely deteriorated and later split, a condition that requires immediate checking for grease leakage and joint damage to prevent an expensive drivetrain failure. Furthermore, the rear braking system shows a pattern of neglect with pads reported at 75% wear in the latest test, indicating that service intervals are likely being ignored.