2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · CY65 FWA

The 2016 Nissan Qashqai presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 February 2026 at 73,371 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding annual tests show the same clean result. The vehicle has avoided repeat failures or escalating advisories across the five-year record, indicating consistent mechanical condition. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a ten-year-old car, averaging roughly 7,337 miles per year. The record moves from 52,741 miles in the January 2023 test to 59,030 miles in January 2024, then 66,949 miles in January 2025, and 73,371 miles by February 2026. The 5,000 to 7,400 mile gaps between tests show steady private-use accumulation with no sudden high-mileage bursts or long dormant periods. One anomaly appears on 24 January 2025, where the tester logged a fail and a pass on the same day at identical mileage; with no defects listed, this points to an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The DVSA data flags no corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emission issues at any stage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition, as MOT pass sheets with no advisories do not capture early surface rust or worn consumables below test thresholds. Verify the tyre tread, wiper blades, and fluid levels during handover. Previous keepers clearly kept the Qashqai to a basic annual test standard without deferred maintenance. The clean sheet across five tests suggests the car was serviced to prevent advisories, not patched after failures. Given the sparse but unbroken record, a pre-purchase mechanical check remains sensible to confirm the absence of hidden wear.