2010 Nissan Tiida 1.6L Petrol · SN10 AFF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a persistent pattern of reactive rather than proactive repairs. The most recent test in February 2026 at 195,082 miles passed despite an advisory for worn offside rear coil spring. This follows a multi-year trend of recurring suspension and braking issues being flagged. While the car consistently passes its inspections, the frequency of mechanical advisories suggests that components are only addressed once they approach a failure threshold. At 195,082 miles over 16 years, this Tiida has clocked an average of approximately 12,193 miles per year. The data shows consistent high-mile usage, with 2,000 miles covered between February 2025 and February 2026, and another 4,500 miles in the year preceding that. This steady, high annual mileage places significant strain on the drivetrain and chassis components, which explains the constant wear observed on ball joints and suspension wishbones throughout the service history. A buyer must focus specifically on the front suspension geometry, as the nearside front wishbone ball joint and associated bushes were flagged for play and wear across three consecutive tests between 2023 and 2025. The recurring reports of thin brake pads on both front and rear axles indicate a history of neglecting routine consumable maintenance. Furthermore, the surface corrosion noted on rear suspension components in 2022 and 2025, along with the weak exhaust center joint from 2024, requires a close physical inspection to ensure that rust has not progressed into structural failure.