2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · LL10 YSO

A clean and uninterrupted run of pass certificates defines this Nissan Qashqai's DVSA record, with the most recent test on 27 June 2025 returning a pass alongside the four preceding examinations back to 2022, all free of advisories, failures, or recorded defects. The only anomaly is the duplicate entry on 16 June 2023, where a pass and a failure appear on the same date with no defects recorded against either, a known DVSA administrative quirk that typically reflects a retest following an earlier rectification rather than any mechanical fault. Across the full MOT history visible here, there is no pattern of corrosion advisories, no recurring brake or suspension concerns, and no escalating list of wear items, which collectively suggests a vehicle that has not been presenting its examiner with the usual age-related deterioration one might expect of a sixteen-year-old family crossover. The absence of any flagged components means there are no specific items in the record to monitor, but a buyer should still treat that clean slate as a starting point for physical scrutiny rather than a guarantee. The recorded odometer reading of 80,867 miles against a 2010 manufacture date equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 5,054 miles, which is notably below the typical mileage for a car of this age and class. Such low usage can indicate a vehicle that has covered most of its distance in shorter urban journeys rather than long motorway runs, which tends to be kinder to the high-speed drivetrain but harsher on components that suffer from infrequent use. Brake discs and pads are particularly prone to surface corrosion when a car sees long periods of light use, and suspension bushes, ball joints, and anti-roll bar linkages can develop stiffness or surface degradation through lack of regular articulation rather than through high mileage wear. The MOT record itself shows no inspection gaps of concern and a steady, gradual mileage progression between tests, so the low figure appears to reflect consistent light use rather than a long period off the road. Because the MOT history reveals no flagged components, the inspection priorities for a buyer shift to the items most likely to surface on a low-mileage sixteen-year-old vehicle that has not yet triggered any advisories. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the compliance of the front MacPherson struts, lower wishbones, and the rear torsion beam bushes, all known wear points on the Qashqai of this generation. Steering should remain precise with no vague delay through the straight-ahead position and no knocking on full lock, while the front brake discs should be inspected for an obvious lip of corrosion or any pulsing through the pedal under firm application, both classic signs of lightly used but aged braking hardware. The 1.5 dCi and 2.0 dCi diesel variants, which were common in this Qashqai generation, can develop oil seepage from the turbocharger feed and return pipes and from the cam chain area at higher mileages, so a close inspection of the engine bay for fresh oil misting or staining around the cambelt or chain cover is worthwhile even though the MOT record does not flag any such leakage. The continuously variable transmission, where fitted, should be checked for any shunt or hesitation from a standing start, and the manual gearbox for a clean selection across all gates with no grinding. Finally, examine the underside of the vehicle, particularly the rear wheel arches, sill seams, and subframe mounting points, for any bubbling or early-stage corrosion that may not yet have been severe enough to attract an advisory but could become a future test failure given the car's age.