2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · ME16 EKL
2016 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 129,551 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ME16 EKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 129,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ME16 EKL 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 Nissan Qashqai (ME16 EKL) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
ME16 EKL Mileage History
- 20/03/2024102,691 mi
- 12/03/2025117,998 mi+15,307 mi
- 13/03/2025117,998 mi
- 16/02/2026129,551 mi+11,553 mi
- 16/02/2026129,551 mi
Average of roughly 14,056 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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