2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · AF66 RYK

The vehicle most recently passed its DVSA MOT test on 17 December 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded, continuing an unbroken run of pass results stretching back through the 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020 tests. The overall maintenance trajectory is therefore clearly stable and reassuring, with no recorded advisories on any test since the two late-2019 entries. A clean and consistent pass history of this length, particularly on a ten-year-old crossover of this mileage bracket, suggests that the vehicle has been kept in sound roadworthy condition and that no significant structural, braking or emissions issues have been identified at annual test. There is no evidence in the MOT record of recurring problem areas such as suspension component wear, brake defects, exhaust failures, lighting issues or corrosion concerns, which is a positive indicator of both the mechanical state of the car and the diligence of its previous keepers. Recorded mileage stands at 70,611 miles over approximately ten years, equating to an annual average of around 7,061 miles. This is broadly typical for a car of this age and type, sitting comfortably within the expected usage band for a family crossover. The annual MOT entries indicate a steady and consistent accumulation of miles without any particularly long periods of standing or any sudden large jumps that might suggest inconsistent use, heavy short-journey driving or motorway accumulation. The mileage profile is therefore not one that would raise immediate concern regarding drivetrain wear, clutch fatigue, diesel particulate system issues or excessive brake and suspension degradation, although at this age and mileage the timing belt or chain service interval, plus general drivetrain inspection, should be verified independently of the MOT record. Given the clean recent MOT history but the ten-year age of the vehicle, a prospective buyer should focus on age-related deterioration that annual testing does not fully capture. The tyres fitted at present, while presumably legal at the last test, should be physically inspected for sidewall cracking, perishing and tread depth, as rubber compounds degrade with calendar age regardless of mileage; the 2019 advisories relating to nearside and offside front tyres being worn close to the legal limit suggest the front axle has historically worked the front tyres relatively hard, which is consistent with the front-wheel-drive Qashqai format, and a check for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear will indicate whether wheel alignment, camber or tracking attention is required. Similarly, the brake discs and calipers should be examined for corrosion and free operation, as standing periods combined with age can cause binding calipers, and the condition of the brake fluid, coolant and automatic or manual transmission fluid should be verified against service schedule, as these degrade on a time basis rather than mileage. Further worthwhile inspection points include the 12-volt battery, which on a ten-year-old car may be approaching the end of its reliable service life even if the vehicle starts promptly, and the condition of the coil springs, suspension bushes and anti-roll bar links, which on a Qashqai of this age are known to be susceptible to wear and can produce audible clonks over speed humps or rough surfaces. A thorough test drive should include firm braking from around 40 mph to check for pull, shudder or vibration that might indicate warped discs, as well as listening for any transmission whine or clonks on full lock that might suggest worn constant velocity joints. The exhaust system, including the mounting rubbers and rear silencer, should be raised on a ramp to check for corrosion at the joints, and a scan for any stored diagnostic trouble codes is advisable given the complexity of the Qashqai's emissions and engine management systems. Overall, the MOT history supports a positive view of the vehicle's maintenance, but a pre-purchase inspection focused on the items above is strongly recommended given the car's age.