2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · WR10 LKA

The most recent MOT on 5 August 2025 at 207 373 miles resulted in a pass, with only advisory notes on front and rear brake discs showing wear, pitting or scoring but no serious weakening. This outcome follows a failure just five days earlier on 30 July 2025 at the same mileage, which listed serious faults including excessive corrosion reducing the structural strength of the off‑side rear sill mounting area, worn anti‑roll bar ball joints, deteriorated suspension arm bushes, excessive play in both front track rod ends, a split constant‑velocity boot, parking‑brake inefficiency and a non‑working horn. The rapid turnaround indicates those defects were rectified, yet the recurring appearance of suspension‑and‑brake wear points to an ongoing deterioration trend rather than a stable condition. The vehicle’s mileage accrues at roughly 12 960 miles per year, which is high for a 16‑year‑old Nissan Qashqai. The test history shows a consistent annual pattern: 166 452 miles in May 2022, 180 247 miles in May 2023, 190 416 miles in June 2024 and 207 368 miles in July 2025, with no large gaps that would suggest prolonged storage or intermittent use. This steady accumulation aligns with the progressive wear seen in the advisories and failures, indicating regular service intervals but also exposing components to higher-than‑average stress. A prospective buyer should personally examine the off‑side rear outer sill for signs of corrosion or repair, check the anti‑roll bar linkages and ball joints for excess play or noise, inspect the front lower suspension arm bushes and track rod ends for wear, verify that the constant‑velocity boots are intact and free of splits, test the parking‑brake hold on both sides and confirm the horn operates. Additionally, measure the front and rear brake‑disc thickness to ensure they remain above the minimum safe limit despite the advisory wear. Addressing these items will reveal whether the recent repairs are durable or if further investment is required to maintain roadworthiness.