Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Nissan Qashqai N Tec DCI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2010 Nissan Qashqai N Tec DCI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2010 Nissan Qashqai N Tec DCI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2010 Nissan Qashqai N Tec DCI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 307 vehicles, the 2010 Nissan Qashqai N Tec DCI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 Nissan Qashqai N Tec DCI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Nissan Qashqai N Tec DCI (2010)

307 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.7% first-time pass rate

2010 Nissan Qashqai N Tec DCI

CarHunch analysed 307 real MOT records for the 2010 Nissan Qashqai N Tec DCI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 307 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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The 2010 Nissan Qashqai N Tec DCI has a below-average first-time pass rate (73.7% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

First-time pass

73.7%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.47

Over 5.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

113k

Middle half: 96k–129k

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⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

These stats describe 307 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 307 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	305	73.6%	1.47

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,378 Nissan Qashqai N Tec DCI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 25.6%

353

Grey 18.9%

260

White 16.3%

224

Red 14.8%

204

Blue 11.9%

164

Silver 10.2%

140

Beige 2.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Nissan Qashqai N Tec DCI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

112,818

typical

95,655

low mileage

128,581

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Nissan Qashqai N Tec DCI vehicles fall between 95,655 and 128,581 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 95,655 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 95,655–128,581 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Nissan Qashqai N Tec DCIs sit.

⚠ Over 173,584 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Nissan Qashqai N Tec DCI — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 66% of 2010 Nissan Qashqai N Tec DCIs are still active.

115 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 66% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.47

Avg failures per vehicle

0.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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