2016 Infiniti Q50 2.1L Diesel · RK16 HCV
2016 Infiniti Q50 (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 49,654 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- INFINITI Q50
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK16 HCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 49,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK16 HCV 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 (RK16 HCV) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RK16 HCV Mileage History
- 29/06/202229,088 mi
- 22/06/202339,088 mi+10,000 mi
- 05/07/202444,514 mi+5,426 mi
- 08/07/202444,514 mi
- 06/08/202549,654 mi+5,140 mi
Average of roughly 6,624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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