2016 Infiniti Q50 2.1L Diesel · RF16 KTC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. The most recent test in August 2025 at 88,041 miles returned a pass with only an advisory for a nearside front tyre showing uneven wear. This follows a significant failure in August 2024 where multiple suspension components were flagged as failed, suggesting that the vehicle is driven until parts reach a point of critical failure before being addressed. At 88,041 miles over nine years, the Q50 averages approximately 9,800 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage for a luxury saloon. The mileage progression shows consistent use, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between September 2023 and September 2024, and another 19,000 miles recorded by the 2025 test. This regularity suggests the car has not sat stationary for extended periods, which is generally beneficial for the conditioning of rubber-based components and fluid systems. A buyer must scrutinise the front-end astrophysics during a physical inspection. The August 2024 failure highlighted heavily worn upper ball joints on both the nearside and offside rear suspension arms, along with a worn anti-roll bar linkage. While these were reportedly repaired to pass the subsequent test, such failures indicate the suspension geometry is under stress. The recurring advisories for a worn nearside front tyre in both 2023 and 2025 point to a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that will continue to cause premature tyre degradation if not professionally rectified.