2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · WF10 YKZ

The 2010 Nissan Qashqai passed its most recent MOT on 12 May 2026 at 155,999 miles, yet the maintenance trend is notably worsening. Five days prior, on 7 May 2026, the vehicle failed the same test with severe braking and steering defects. The tester flagged parking brake efficiency below 50 per cent, an inoperative offside rear parking brake, and excessive play in both the nearside track rod end ball joint and the steering rack inner joint. Although these critical faults were rectified for the pass, the tester still identified perished and splitting front lower suspension arm bushes and light oil misting from the offside rear shock absorber. This pattern suggests the previous owner addressed only the immediate failure points rather than the underlying mechanical degradation. Covering 155,999 miles over 16 years equates to roughly 9,750 miles annually, a typical distance for a vehicle of this age. The MOT records reveal steady accumulation rather than prolonged periods of inactivity. Between 26 April 2024 at 132,167 miles and 8 May 2025 at 147,034 miles, the vehicle covered 14,867 miles in just over a year. The mileage then plateaued, showing zero increase between the 7 May 2026 failure and the 12 May 2026 pass, indicating the vehicle may have stood idle around the time of testing. A buyer must inspect the front suspension closely, as the lower suspension arm bushes have been perished and splitting continuously since April 2024. The recurring nature of this advisory across multiple tests points to neglected underbody maintenance. The braking system also demands thorough scrutiny; the May 2026 failure revealed worn front brake discs, low pads, and a severely inefficient parking brake system. Previous owners appear to have deferred basic upkeep, evidenced by the repeated insecure registration plate lamp and the use of budget tyres exhibiting edge wear. The leaking battery noted in May 2026 and the split offside front CV boot from April 2024 further indicate a pattern of ignoring minor faults until they become major failures.