2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · KK16 AAX

The 2016 Nissan Qashqai presents a currently roadworthy status following a clean pass on 2025-09-02 at 102,158 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable on paper, though the history reveals a repeated pattern of administrative failures immediately preceding passes. The August 2025 and August 2024 tests both show a fail logged at 102,133 and 93,649 miles respectively, each with no defects recorded, followed days later by a pass at near-identical mileage. This suggests documentation or procedural issues at the testing station rather than mechanical deterioration. Recorded mileage sits at 102,158 against a ten-year lifespan, equating to roughly 10,200 miles per year and reflecting typical use for a family crossover. The odometer advanced 9,456 miles between the August 2023 pass at 84,201 and the August 2024 fail at 93,649, then a further 8,484 miles to the September 2025 pass. No standing periods or abnormal accumulation appear in the data. The sparse record shows three passes and two defect-free fails across three years, with no advisories ever raised on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection despite the clean sheet. The absence of advisories across five tests is unusual for a high-mileage vehicle and may indicate superficial checks rather than thorough assessment of coil springs, brake disc wear, or underbody rust. The twin fail-pass cycles in August 2024 and August 2025 warrant verification of the V5C and test certificates to confirm no suppressed defects. Given the Qashqai's known susceptibility to rear suspension arm corrosion and worn front lower arms by this mileage, physical examination of subframes and brake calipers remains prudent before purchase. The record implies a keeper who maintained statutory testing but left no trail of consumable replacement, so budget for tyres, wipers, and fluid services as preventative measure.