2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · PW10 JFW

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass on 13 January 2026 at 135,665 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement after a period of mechanical neglect in early 2025. While the car suffered multiple failures in the previous year, the most recent inspection indicates no current defects, suggesting that the owner addressed the critical suspension and drivetrain issues that previously rendered the vehicle unroadworthy. At 135,665 miles, this sixteen-year-old Qashqai has averaged approximately 8,500 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical usage patterns for a family vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 4,600 miles covered between the January 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 4,874 miles covered before the January 2026 test. This regularity suggests the vehicle is not left stationary for long periods, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and brake seals. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, given the history of recurring failures in that area. The January 2025 failure highlighted faults across multiple components, including the offside front suspension arm bush, anti-roll bar linkage, and nearside track rod end. Although these were rectified, the frequency of these failures suggests the front end assembly may be reaching the end of its service life. You should also verify the CV boots for grease leakage to ensure the repair for the split drive shaft boots recorded that same year was executed correctly. The exhaust system also warrants attention, as a defective rear mounting was noted in January 2024. While the vehicle passed subsequent tests, exhaust hangers often perish due to vibration and heat-cycling over time. Given the age and mileage of the vehicle, a chassis inspection is necessary to check for structural corrosion, particularly around the exhaust mounting points and frame rails, to ensure the integrity of the body remains sound despite the recent passes.