2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DN66 SKV

The 2016 Nissan Qashqai presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 January 2026 at 83,211 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 22 November 2024 at 72,920 miles shows no outstanding advisories. The November 2024 failure carries no listed defects, indicating a administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven stop, and the vehicle passed on the same day. Recorded mileage sits at 83,211 against a ten-year lifespan, averaging roughly 8,300 miles per year, which is typical for the age. The DVSA log jumps from 50,499 miles on 18 November 2022 to 60,747 on 24 November 2023, then to 72,920 by November 2024, and 83,211 by January 2026. Annual accumulation holds near 10,000 to 11,000 miles, with no standing periods or sudden spikes. The history is sparse but clean across all five entries, showing no consumable wear flags or structural corrosion notes. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness, as the MOT record omits advisories that often appear close to failure on higher-mileage Qashqai units. Check underneath for structural rust at chassis legs and subframe mounts, since the tests never logged corrosion but only confirm absence at test time. Verify the tyre tread depth and wiper condition visually, though no test entry flagged these as worn. The absence of recurring defects suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current rather than deferring work. Given the clean trail and ordinary mileage, the vehicle shows no warning signs of worsening mechanical risk from the official record alone.