2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SD60 UAR

The 2025‑12‑02 MOT at 69,588 miles resulted in a pass, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the DVSA roadworthiness standards. The sequence shows a recent failure on 2025‑11‑25 followed by a successful retest, suggesting that the owner has addressed the previously noted deficiencies and the maintenance trend is improving. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 69,588 equates to roughly 4,349 miles per year, which is considerably lower than the average for a vehicle of this age. Mileage increments between the 2024‑11‑27 test (67,988 miles) and the 2025‑11‑25 failure (69,522 miles) amount to 1,534 miles over a year, while the subsequent 7‑day increase to 69,588 miles shows only modest use after the repair, indicating periods of light use or standing. Recurring defects point to a need for close inspection of the suspension system: the off‑side front suspension arm ball joint dust cover and the near‑side front constant‑velocity joint boot were both recorded as severely deteriorated in the November 2025 test, and similar wear was noted on the near‑side front lower suspension arm pin or bush in earlier MOTs from 2022 onward. Previous tests flagged significantly worn brake discs and pads below the 1.5 mm threshold in 2020, and a 2017 advisory highlighted pitted discs and an imbalanced rear braking system, indicating that the braking components should be examined for wear and proper adjustment. Additional items warrant attention: the near‑side rear tyre shows edge wear close to the legal limit and slight damage, the exhaust system exhibited elevated carbon‑monoxide levels in November 2025, and the coolant radiator top was noted as broken in 2017, though not leaking. The buyer should verify tyre tread depth, inspect the condition of suspension bushes and ball joints for play, confirm that brake discs and pads meet minimum thickness, and check for any structural rust or damage to the radiator and chassis that could affect long‑term reliability.