2016 Infiniti Q50 2.1L Diesel · RF16 KTJ
2016 Infiniti Q50 (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27/07/2016. Recorded mileage 80,828 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- INFINITI Q50
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2143cc
RF16 KTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 80,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
RF16 KTJ Mileage History
- 04/08/202259,148 mi
- 06/06/202365,215 mi+6,067 mi
- 05/06/202471,307 mi+6,092 mi
- 04/06/202580,733 mi+9,426 mi
- 16/07/202580,828 mi+95 mi
Average of roughly 7,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF16 KTJ 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 (RF16 KTJ) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 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: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment park brake pedal reserve travel excessive (1.”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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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