2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · WR10 GDA

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test in October 2025 at 121,182 miles passed with minor advisories regarding a binding nearside front brake and a worn offside rear tyre. This follows a significant failure in September 2024 where multiple mechanical and safety defects were identified simultaneously, suggesting that components are often only addressed once they reach a point of failure. At 121,182 miles over 16 years, the Qashqai averages approximately 7,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-intensity UK usage. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with roughly 18,000 miles covered between August 2022 and October 2025. However, the rapid accumulation of 6,000 miles in the single year between the 2023 and September 2024 tests coincides with a cluster of mechanical failures, indicating that the vehicle undergoes significant wear and tear during those intervals. A buyer must scrutinise the entire braking system, as the record shows a recurring history of thin pads and pitted discs dating back to 2022. The progression from thin pads in 2024 to a binding caliper in 2025 suggests the front caliper assembly or slider pins may require urgent professional attention. Furthermore, the 2024 failure of the offside front suspension arm ball joint necessitates a thorough physical inspection of all remaining bushes, joints, and links to ensure no new play has developed since the repair. The recurring mention of tyres worn on the edges in both 2024 and 2025 points to potential alignment issues or delayed maintenance of basic consumables. The buyer should verify the tread depth and wear patterns across all four tyres. Given the age of the vehicle, a visual check for structural corrosion on the chassis and exhaust system is also essential, although the recent records did not flag structural failures.