2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SL10 UHG
2010 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 112,621 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL10 UHG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 112,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL10 UHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Nissan Qashqai (SL10 UHG) between April 2013 and December 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH . (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH . (4.1.2 (a))”.
SL10 UHG Mileage History
- 27/04/201333,382 mi
- 28/04/201440,913 mi+7,531 mi
- 28/04/201547,914 mi+7,001 mi
- 02/02/201652,891 mi+4,977 mi
- 21/01/201757,275 mi+4,384 mi
- 20/01/201863,587 mi+6,312 mi
- 01/02/201971,070 mi+7,483 mi
- 15/02/202077,684 mi+6,614 mi
- 08/03/202184,456 mi+6,772 mi
- 10/03/202184,457 mi+1 mi
- 24/03/202291,553 mi+7,096 mi
- 08/04/202291,560 mi+7 mi
- 06/04/202398,300 mi+6,740 mi
- 26/03/2024105,067 mi+6,767 mi
- 27/03/2024105,074 mi+7 mi
- 04/04/2025112,372 mi+7,298 mi
- 10/12/2025112,621 mi+249 mi
- 11/12/2025112,621 mi
Average of roughly 6,277 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Shock Absorber FailureModerate
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