2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · VA10 DPV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding structural and suspension integrity. While the car passed the January 2026 test at 125,249 miles, it did so only after addressing critical failures from the previous month. The persistence of corrosion across the exhaust system and underside, combined with recurring suspension arm bushing wear, indicates that the previous owner was reacting to faults at the point of failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 16 years old with 125,249 miles, the Nissan Qashqai has averaged approximately 7,800 miles per year, which is consistent with typical light-duty usage patterns. However, the data shows a significant spike in activity between January 2025 and December 2025, where the vehicle covered over 4,400 miles in just eleven months. This rapid mileage accumulation, coupled with the failure for a supplementary restraint system warning lamp and a missing road wheel fixing in late 2025, suggests a period of neglected attention to detail during high-intensity use. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the vehicle underside to assess the extent of the corrosion noted in the 2025 and 2026 records. The tester flagged heavy corrosion on exhaust hangers and a corroded offside front coil spring, which are prone to sudden failure if left unaddressed. Furthermore, recurring reports of worn lower suspension arm bushes across multiple years suggest that the entire suspension geometry is reaching the end of its functional life and will likely require a comprehensive replacement to maintain handling stability. Additionally, the steering rack inner joints flagged for play in early 2025 should be checked to ensure the issue has not developed into a mechanical failure.