2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SM10 VFJ

The most recent MOT from February 2026 shows a pass, but the vehicle only achieved this after a massive failure just two days prior. While the car is currently legal, the sheer volume of defects identified during that failure is a significant red flag. The mechanical trend is clearly worsening. In 2024, the car had no recorded defects, but since then, the issues have escalated from minor exhaust leaks and sub-frame corrosion to a catastrophic list of failures involving suspension, steering, braking systems, and structural corrosion. The jump from the 2025 failure to the 2026 failure shows a rapid deterioration in the vehicle's maintenance standard. The mileage of 102,140 over 16 years averages roughly 6,384 miles per year. This is typical for its age, suggesting the wear is likely due to age-related degradation and component fatigue rather than high-intensity driving. However, the recent flurry of serious faults suggests that while the car isn't being driven excessively, it is not being maintained proactively. The primary risk pattern involves significant wear to the suspension and steering components, specifically track rod ends and ball joints, alongside serious corrosion on brake pipes and the sub-frame. The exhaust system and braking efficiency also appear to be recurring problem areas.