2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · VE60 KJF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of escalating mechanical wear and structural degradation. While it passed the MOT in October 2025 at 157,547 miles, it had failed that same test due to a fractured nearside coil spring and ineffective windscreen wipers. The presence of an oil leak and general corrosion across both front and rear suspension components appeared consistently in every test since 2024, indicating that these issues are being monitored rather than rectified through comprehensive preventative maintenance. At 157,547 miles, the Qashqai has averaged approximately 9,850 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a sixteen-year-old vehicle. The record shows consistent use, with roughly 5,000 miles covered between the October 2024 and 2025 tests, and approximately 6,300 miles between 2023 and 2024. This steady mileage suggests the car is used regularly, placing continuous stress on aging rubber components and braking systems. A physical inspection must prioritise the structural integrity of the suspension and chassis, as general corrosion has been a recurring advisory for several years. The tester flagged a severely deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover in 2025, following previous reports of play in track rod ends. The buyer should also examine the offside rear service brake, which was noted as binding in the most recent test, and check the condition of the rear brake pipes which were already heavily corroded in 2024. The recurring mentions of perished tyres and worn brake pads suggest that consumable items are only replaced when they reach the point of failure.