2016 Infiniti Q30 2.1L Diesel · MM16 XBD

The 2016 INFINITI Q30 presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile, with its most recent MOT on 2 February 2026 at 55,179 miles passing cleanly with zero defects. The maintenance trend over the past two years is clearly improving. A fractured nearside front coil spring identified on 20 January 2025 at 51,684 miles was promptly rectified before the successful retest on 3 February 2025 at 51,863 miles. This demonstrates a responsive repair pattern rather than neglect of a critical suspension failure. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a vehicle approaching eleven years of age, averaging roughly 5,500 miles per year. Between the January 2025 failure at 51,684 miles and the February 2026 pass at 55,179 miles, the car covered just 3,495 miles over approximately twelve months. This suggests light, possibly short-trip usage or extended periods of inactivity. Low annual mileage can preserve mechanical components but also raises the question of moisture-related corrosion in brake lines, exhaust systems, and subframe mounting points from prolonged standing. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly, particularly both coil springs and their top and bottom seats, given the documented fracture of the nearside unit. While the repair appears successful, a thorough check for even ride height and absence of clunking over articulation is warranted. The offside front brake pads were flagged as below 1.5 mm on 17 January 2024 at 48,409 miles, and with only 6,770 miles added since, pad and disc condition on both axles warrants close scrutiny. Uneven wear or lipping on the discs would indicate deferred attention. Beyond these flagged items, a careful underbody inspection for corrosion on brake pipe unions, exhaust hangers, and suspension arm bushes is advisable given the low-mileage, high-age profile.