2010 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Diesel · FR10 HTU

The 2010 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 29 January 2026 at 66,045 miles passing cleanly with zero defects or advisories. This marks a clear resolution from the sole advisory recorded four years prior. The vehicle has transitioned from a flagged suspension defect to consecutive full passes, indicating that the previous owner addressed the issue and maintained the car to a consistently roadworthy standard through the 2024 and 2025 tests. The mileage profile tells an unusual story for a sixteen-year-old vehicle. Covering just 66,045 miles over its lifespan equates to roughly 4,128 miles annually, placing it well below the UK average. The annual increments between tests reveal a gradual acceleration in use, starting at 3,780 miles between January 2022 and January 2023, then climbing to 5,534 miles between February 2024 and January 2026. This suggests the car may have spent extended periods stationary, a pattern that can introduce its own concerns around deteriorated rubber components, stale fuel, and moisture ingress into mechanical systems, despite the low overall mileage. The single advisory from the 18 January 2022 test at 52,179 miles flagged slight play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint. Its absence from all subsequent tests confirms the joint was replaced or rectified. A prospective buyer should still inspect the lower suspension components, including track rod ends and inner CV boots, for any fresh play or deterioration that may have developed since the January 2026 test. Given the vehicle's low annual mileage and potential for prolonged standing, tyre age and sidewall condition deserve close scrutiny even if tread depth remains legal, as rubber perishes with time rather than distance. Corrosion inspection is equally critical at this age, particularly around the rear subframe, sills, and brake lines, where standing vehicles often trap moisture. Brake discs and pads should be examined for surface rust and uneven wear that can develop from infrequent use. The exhaust system and DPF, if fitted, warrant attention since short trips and idle periods accelerate carbon buildup and condensation-related deterioration. Overall, the MOT record reflects a well-maintained vehicle with a resolved fault history, but the low-mileage, low-use pattern demands a thorough physical inspection focused on age-related degradation rather than mileage-driven wear.