2016 Infiniti Q50 2.1L Diesel · NL66 CCE
2016 Infiniti Q50 (2.1L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 90,242 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- INFINITI Q50
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NL66 CCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 90,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Infiniti Infiniti Q50
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
NL66 CCE Mileage History
- 06/04/202253,406 mi
- 06/04/202253,406 mi
- 09/06/202367,287 mi+13,881 mi
- 24/06/202478,624 mi+11,337 mi
- 10/07/202590,242 mi+11,618 mi
Average of roughly 11,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NL66 CCE 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 Infiniti Q50 (NL66 CCE) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
Common Problems: INFINITI Q50
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS) Glitches(Moderate)
The steer-by-wire system can suffer from software bugs or hardware sensor failures. In rare cases, the system can lose its calibration, requiring a complex dealer-level reset.
- 2.2d Turbo and Injector Issues(Serious)
The Mercedes-sourced 2.1L diesel (2.2d) can suffer from turbocharger actuator failure and piezo-injector leaks as it ages.
- Hybrid 12V Battery Parasitic Drain(Moderate)
The auxiliary battery on Hybrid models can drain in as little as 10 days if left unused, leaving the car unable to start.
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- Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS) GlitchesModerate
The steer-by-wire system can suffer from software bugs or hardware sensor failures. In rare cases, the system can lose its calibration, requiring a complex dealer-level reset.
- 2.2d Turbo and Injector IssuesSerious
The Mercedes-sourced 2.1L diesel (2.2d) can suffer from turbocharger actuator failure and piezo-injector leaks as it ages.
- Hybrid 12V Battery Parasitic DrainModerate
The auxiliary battery on Hybrid models can drain in as little as 10 days if left unused, leaving the car unable to start.
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