2016 Infiniti Q50 2.0L Petrol · FA16 FZL
2016 Infiniti Q50 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 53,688 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- INFINITI Q50
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA16 FZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 53,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA16 FZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Infiniti Q50 (FA16 FZL) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split at ends (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split at ends (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
FA16 FZL Mileage History
- 28/06/202235,409 mi
- 21/06/202339,147 mi+3,738 mi
- 24/08/202447,917 mi+8,770 mi
- 29/08/202448,113 mi+196 mi
- 06/09/202553,688 mi+5,575 mi
Average of roughly 5,726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Infiniti Infiniti Q50
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: INFINITI Q50
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS) Glitches(Moderate)
The steer-by-wire system can suffer from software bugs or hardware sensor failures. In rare cases, the system can lose its calibration, requiring a complex dealer-level reset.
- 2.2d Turbo and Injector Issues(Serious)
The Mercedes-sourced 2.1L diesel (2.2d) can suffer from turbocharger actuator failure and piezo-injector leaks as it ages.
- Hybrid 12V Battery Parasitic Drain(Moderate)
The auxiliary battery on Hybrid models can drain in as little as 10 days if left unused, leaving the car unable to start.
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- Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS) GlitchesModerate
The steer-by-wire system can suffer from software bugs or hardware sensor failures. In rare cases, the system can lose its calibration, requiring a complex dealer-level reset.
- 2.2d Turbo and Injector IssuesSerious
The Mercedes-sourced 2.1L diesel (2.2d) can suffer from turbocharger actuator failure and piezo-injector leaks as it ages.
- Hybrid 12V Battery Parasitic DrainModerate
The auxiliary battery on Hybrid models can drain in as little as 10 days if left unused, leaving the car unable to start.
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