2010 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Petrol · GD10 YHV

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in late-April 2026 at 84,064 miles passed, it revealed multiple advisories regarding significant tyre wear and moisture ingress in a rear light assembly. The trend shows a recurring failure to address electrical defects, specifically registration plate lamps, across the last three years, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults once they trigger an MOT failure or reach an advisory threshold. At 84,064 miles over sixteen years, this Qashqai has notably low mileage, averaging approximately 5,254 miles per year. The usage pattern appears consistent in recent intervals, with roughly 5,000 miles covered between April 2025 and April 2026, and another 5,400 miles between May 2024 and April 2025. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and seals despite low mileage, which aligns with the moisture and lighting issues noted in the record. A physical inspection must focus on the front suspension, specifically the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage which was flagged for excessive wear in 2024 after showing play in the 2023 test. The buyer should also verify the condition of the rear brake system, as the 2025 test noted thin pads on that side. Given the 2026 advisory for tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the edge, a full alignment check is necessary to ensure that the previously noted issues are not causing uneven tyre degradation.