2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DC16 XEV

The 2016 Nissan Qashqai presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 March 2026 at 44,136 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also shows a failed attempt with no defects listed, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in February of 2025, 2024, and 2023 all passed cleanly with no advisories, confirming a consistent absence of escalating wear or recurring defects across the recorded history. The mileage pattern reflects light use for a ten-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 30,380 miles at the February 2023 test, rising to 36,527 by February 2024, 40,279 by February 2025, and 44,136 by March 2026. That equates to roughly 4,400 miles per year, with no abrupt jumps or dormant gaps exceeding twelve months between tests. The clean record across five consecutive annual tests suggests the previous keeper maintained statutory inspection discipline but the sparse data gives limited insight into consumable replacement habits. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness given the vehicle's age and low annual mileage, which can mask perished rubber components from prolonged standing. The absence of corrosion or structural advisories in the MOT record is favourable, yet DVSA tests do not strip panels or assess underseal condition. Verify the 5 March 2026 failure reason at point of sale, as a no-defect fail often signals a documentation mismatch or tester error rather than roadworthiness concern. Confirm service history independently to validate that interval items beyond MOT scope received attention during the low-mileage ownership period.