2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · FP16 OUK

The 2016 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable mechanical profile, passing its most recent MOT on 2025-10-07 at 77,602 miles without any safety defects. The maintenance trend appears largely consistent, with no recurring structural or mechanical failures. Minor oversights occurred during the last test, where a mobile phone holder obstructed the driver's view and rear child seat fittings prevented full inspection of the adult seatbelts. These administrative flags indicate a lack of pre-test preparation rather than underlying mechanical faults. No brake or suspension defects have surfaced since 2022, suggesting the vehicle has received adequate routine servicing in recent years. Accumulating 77,602 miles over a ten-year period equates to an average annual mileage of roughly 7,760 miles, which is entirely typical for this vehicle's age. The MOT records reveal a steady progression, with a 7,564-mile increase between the March 2022 test at 49,412 miles and the March 2023 test at 56,976 miles. A more substantial leap of 13,094 miles occurred between March 2023 and October 2024 at 67,060 miles, indicating a shift to heavier daily use. The exact mileage match of 77,602 miles recorded in October 2025 warrants scrutiny, as it suggests the vehicle may have stood for an extended period or requires verification for potential mileage discrepancies. Prospective buyers should thoroughly inspect the condition of the brake components and tyres, given the historical wear patterns. In the March 2022 test at 49,412 miles, the tester flagged both front and rear brake pads wearing thin, and by March 2023 at 56,976 miles, the offside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear. Edge wear specifically points to potential suspension misalignment or worn tracking, despite no explicit suspension defects appearing on the record. A physical inspection of the inner tyre sidewalls and suspension bushes is advisable to rule out latent wear. The repeated obstruction of the seatbelts by child seats also demands a close check of the webbing for cuts or contamination, as restricted access during previous tests leaves the adult restraint integrity partially unverified.