2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · OU66 SVC

A fully clean MOT history across all recorded tests is the defining characteristic of this 2016 Nissan Qashqai, with no advisories, failures, or component defects logged on any of the five DVSA entries between 2023 and 2025. The most recent outcome on 23 June 2025 was a pass with no defects recorded, which was a straightforward retest following a prior failure three days earlier on 20 June 2025 that was also recorded without defects. Two earlier retest pairings follow the same pattern, with passes on 14 June 2024 and 27 June 2023 each accompanied by an earlier same-day or near-identical-dated failure that was also free of recorded defects. While the exact mechanical reasoning for these retests cannot be confirmed from the history alone, the absence of any recorded advisories or component-level failures suggests the vehicle has maintained its structural integrity, braking performance, emissions output, and visible corrosion levels to a consistently high standard throughout this three-year window. For a ten-year-old crossover, a defect-free MOT record of this consistency indicates sound underlying roadworthiness rather than accumulated wear concerns. With 96,240 miles recorded over approximately a decade of use, this Qashqai has averaged around 9,600 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the expected range for a vehicle of its type and age. There are no unusual gaps in the MOT history that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the steady annual mileage accumulation points to regular rather than intermittent use. At this mileage level, mechanical expectation should focus on consumable replacement rather than major component failure, with brake pads, brake discs, tyres, and suspension bushes all likely to have undergone at least one cycle of renewal. The clean advisory record implies that any such replacements were carried out proactively rather than being flagged as marginal at test time, and the lack of recorded brake or steering defects at this mileage is a reassuring indicator of consistent maintenance. Given the absence of any flagged components, there are no specific advisories to chase down on a physical inspection. Nonetheless, a vehicle of this age and mileage warrants close attention to areas commonly affected on the Qashqai platform, particularly the rear suspension bushings, front lower control arm bushes, and anti-roll bar linkages, which can develop play and knocking over uneven surfaces. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the suspension over speed bumps and uneven roads, and feel for any vagueness or looseness through the steering wheel that could indicate worn tie rod ends or bush deterioration. Pay particular attention to any pulling to one side under braking, which on this model can suggest binding calipers or uneven brake pad wear, and check for a juddering brake pedal that would point to warped front discs. The braking system as a whole should be inspected for pipe corrosion along the underbody and near the wheel arches, and the fuel and brake lines checked for any surface rust given the vehicle's age. The exhaust should be examined for blowing joints, particularly at the front flex section and rear box mounting, as these are common failure points on higher-mileage Qashqais. Under the bonnet, look for any signs of oil misting or weeping around the cam chain cover and oil filter housing, which are known weak points on this engine, and confirm coolant levels are stable with no staining around the expansion tank. With no recorded corrosion advisories, the underbody and subframe should be inspected visually for any fresh surface rust that has developed since the last test, and the structural panels around the wheel arches and sills given a close look for any bubbling beneath the paintwork that would indicate hidden corrosion developing.