2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · UD10 LLY
2010 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 181,280 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2010
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UD10 LLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 181,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UD10 LLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Nissan Qashqai (UD10 LLY) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
UD10 LLY Mileage History
- 06/03/2023139,814 mi
- 21/03/2024151,570 mi+11,756 mi
- 25/03/2025166,460 mi+14,890 mi
- 23/03/2026181,280 mi+14,820 mi
- 23/03/2026181,280 mi
Average of roughly 13,605 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Qashqai Mk1 (J10)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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