2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · ND16 SYT
2016 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 146,470 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND16 SYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 146,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND16 SYT 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 (ND16 SYT) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
ND16 SYT Mileage History
- 04/07/2024142,228 mi
- 02/07/2025144,034 mi+1,806 mi
- 03/07/2026146,448 mi+2,414 mi
- 20/07/2026146,463 mi+15 mi
- 21/07/2026146,470 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,074 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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