2016 Infiniti Q50 2.1L Diesel · RF16 KNZ

The 2016 INFINITI Q50 presents a generally sound mechanical picture, with a maintenance trend that is stable but showing early signs of age-related wear. The most recent test on 31 March 2026 at 36,147 miles resulted in a pass, though the tester flagged slight play in the nearside rear lower anti-roll bar ball joint. This is a minor advisory for now, but it signals the kind of front-end and rear suspension wear typical on a decade-old vehicle. The record shows no dangerous or major structural defects have ever been recorded, which is reassuring for a car of this age. The mileage profile is notably low. Covering just 3,615 miles per year on average, the car has seen light use. The annual tests from 2023 through 2026 show steady, incremental accumulation: 22,648 miles in February 2023, 28,207 miles in February 2024, 32,229 miles in February 2025, and 36,147 miles in March 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer, suggesting consistent, low-mileage use rather than long periods of standing or clocking. The MOT record is complete and well-documented across this period, which supports a transparent ownership history. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension and braking components during any in-person inspection. The recurring tyre wear advisories, particularly the repeated edge wear on both front and rear tyres flagged in 2023 and 2024, point to possible alignment issues or worn suspension bushes and joints. The nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint play noted in the 2026 test reinforces this. Front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in January 2023, and rear pads were below 1.5 mm in the failed test that same month, though these appear to have been addressed for the subsequent pass. Any inspection should verify the condition of all brake discs, pads, and tyre sidewalls, and a full suspension check is advisable to assess whether the ball joint play has progressed since March 2026.