2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · VE10 XHV
2010 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 114,109 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE10 XHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/10/2026
- 114,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE10 XHV 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 (VE10 XHV) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
VE10 XHV Mileage History
- 14/10/2022106,891 mi
- 16/10/2023108,681 mi+1,790 mi
- 11/10/2024110,682 mi+2,001 mi
- 14/10/2025112,438 mi+1,756 mi
- 09/10/2026114,109 mi+1,671 mi
Average of roughly 1,811 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: Below Average
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