2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · GD16 AEP

The 2016 Nissan Qashqai remains formally roadworthy following its latest MOT on 14 April 2025, passed at 39,032 miles after a same-day failure that recorded no defects. That test sits fifteen months before the current date, a reasonable but not excessive gap. The maintenance trend is stable; annual examinations from April 2023 through 2025 show zero mechanical or structural faults, and the duplicated fail-pass entries indicate no worsening condition. Mileage progression stays low for a decade-old car. The tester logged 29,599 miles on 13 April 2023, 33,775 miles on 16 April 2024, and 39,032 miles on 14 April 2025. Annual use ran near 4,200 then 5,300 miles, well under typical averages. No testing gaps appear; the keeper presented the vehicle for continuous annual compliance despite light running. The clean record flags no recurring suspension, brake, or corrosion problems across the period. A buyer should still physically scrutinise coil springs, suspension bushes, brake discs and calipers for latent wear, as low-mileage vehicles often endure long standing spells that foster binding calipers or unseen structural rust. The repeated same-day failures with no defect codes imply clerical or presentation anomalies rather than skipped upkeep, yet verifying the full DVSA certificate remains prudent. Previous keepers sustained annual testing discipline, and the sparse defect list suggests basic consumables like tyres and wiper blades were renewed before each test.