2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · FG66 FVT

The Nissan Qashqai’s MOT history presents a striking anomaly: two consecutive fails in April 2025 and April 2024, each followed immediately by a pass at identical mileages—151,323 and 143,235 respectively—with no defects recorded in any test. This pattern strongly suggests the vehicle was presented for retest shortly after minor issues were rectified, likely just outside MOT thresholds. The absence of advisories or defects across all five tests, including the most recent in April 2025, implies the car has been maintained to pass inspection, though the rapid fail-pass cycles hint at borderline wear items being addressed at the last moment. Given the three-year gap between the 2023 pass and the 2024 retest, the owner appears to have delayed testing until necessary, which may mask deferred maintenance on non-critical components. The mileage accumulation—151,323 miles over roughly ten years—is aggressive for this model, averaging around 15,132 miles annually, well above the UK fleet average. The rapid 8,061-mile jump between the 2023 pass (135,146 miles) and the 2024 fail (143,235 miles) suggests either intensive use or a period of high mileage shortly before the 2024 test. The identical mileage figures on the 2025 fail-pass pair (151,323 miles) further imply the vehicle was driven minimally between tests, possibly to preserve components until inspection. This pattern raises questions about whether the car has been used consistently or if mileage has been suppressed to meet warranty or resale expectations. For a buyer, the lack of recorded defects is reassuring but demands scrutiny of high-wear areas. The repeated fail-pass cycles—without documented issues—suggest the tester may have flagged minor but non-critical items like tyre tread depth, brake pad thickness, or suspension bush wear just below pass thresholds. A thorough pre-purchase inspection should verify the condition of coil springs, anti-roll bars, and brake calipers, as these are common areas where owners might defer repairs to avoid MOT failures. The exhaust system, suspension mounts, and underbody corrosion should also be checked, particularly given the high mileage and potential for deferred maintenance. The absence of advisories on structural integrity or major mechanical components is positive, but the test history’s irregularities warrant closer examination of service records for any unaddressed advisories.