2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SB10 UED

The vehicle presents a worsening trend regarding its structural integrity and suspension components despite its low annual mileage. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 90,268 miles, this followed a significant failure that revealed multiple safety-critical defects. The record indicates a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance, as evidenced by the failures for illegal tyres, inoperative lighting, and worn brake components which were only addressed after the MOT tester intervened. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 90,268 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the recorded history, with only roughly 2,500 miles covered between August 2024 and August 2025. However, the low mileage has not protected the vehicle from environmental degradation. The data suggests that the car has likely sat stationary or been driven only short distances, which often contributes to the corrosion observed on the chassis components rather than mechanical-related wear. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the rear sub-frame and lower suspension arms. The August 2025 test flagged corrosion across all three rear coil springs, the anti-roll bar, and both lower suspension arms. While these were noted as not seriously weakened at that time, the progression of rust across multiple structural points suggests the vehicle is entering a stage where structural decay will accelerate. The presence of a split offside front inner drive shaft boot in the 2025 failure also requires close inspection to ensure the CV joint has not suffered internal damage from grit ingress. The braking system shows a recurring history of neglect, with front pads noted as low in 2023 and failing below the legal 1.5mm limit in 2024. This indicates the previous owner ignored service intervals until components reached a failure point. Given the structural corrosion noted on the sub-frame mounting, verify that the mounting points remain solid and that the rust metal is not thinning beyond repair, as this would necessitate expensive structural welding in the near future.