2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DV66 JFE

The overall roadworthiness status for this 2016 Nissan Qashqai is currently PASSED, but the maintenance trend is deteriorating rather than stable or improving. The most recent test on 2025-08-19 at 120,097 miles failed, indicating that the vehicle has not met the safety requirements for the current year. This failure has not been resolved since the previous MOTs in 2023 and 2024, suggesting a persistent lack of proactive upkeep. The test results show a clear pattern of accelerated wear, with the most recent failure occurring just over a year ago, which is a critical marker for assessing the vehicle's structural integrity. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally high for a 10-year-old car, averaging approximately 12,000 miles per year. This rapid growth is likely due to the vehicle's age and its high recorded mileage, which suggests the owner has not maintained the car for extended periods. The gap between the 2025 and 2023 MOTs highlights a significant accumulation of wear that has not been addressed, leading to the current failure. While the 2024 and 2023 tests were clean, the fact that the 2025 test was a failure points to an ongoing trend of wear and tear that is not being managed effectively by the owner. The mechanical risks are primarily concentrated in the suspension and drivetrain components, specifically the front and rear suspension arms and ball joints, as well as the rear nail in the tyre. The most recent failure was in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint, which has been worn to the extent of excessive play and severe damage. This indicates a lack of regular rotation and replacement of these critical parts, which are prone to failure under the high mileage and age of the vehicle. The lack of recent checks on these specific components suggests that the owner has likely skipped routine inspections, leading to the accumulation of wear that is now causing the vehicle to fail.