Nissan Qashqai Visia DCI (2010)
2010 Nissan Qashqai Visia DCI
CarHunch analysed 141 real MOT records for the 2010 Nissan Qashqai Visia DCI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Nissan Qashqai Visia diesel has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 58.6%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals meaningful reliability concerns for this age and mileage. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety-critical failures aren't a pattern here—the issues are more typical wear-and-tear failures.
These vehicles average 113,863 miles, which is reasonable for a 14-year-old car, but they're averaging 1.61 failures per test, suggesting regular maintenance costs are the real burden. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the suspension, cooling system, and exhaust components, as these typically account for the bulk of failures in this model.
What to check before buying a 2010 Nissan Qashqai Visia DCI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (96%) | 135 | 57.9% | 1.56 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (4%) | 6 | 73.8% | 2.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Nissan Qashqai Visia DCI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Nissan Qashqai Visia DCI vehicles fall between 95,420 and 129,630 miles.
2010 Nissan Qashqai Visia DCI — Still on the Road
56 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% 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.
MOT History Averages
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