2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · SJ07 AAJ

The 2016 Nissan Qashqai presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 10 June 2025 at 120,071 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable in the sense that no defects, advisories, or mechanical faults have ever been formally recorded across the available history. The vehicle cleared its final test cleanly after a failed attempt on 3 June 2025 at 120,069 miles where, unusually, the DVSA system logs no defects against the failure, implying an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a component fault. Prior to that, the car passed without issue on 28 April 2023 at 72,658 miles and again on 25 May 2024 at 95,477 miles, the latter same-day entry also showing a failure with no recorded defects before the pass. Mileage has accumulated at a high rate for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 12,000 miles per year and reaching 120,071 miles by mid-2025. The jump from 72,658 miles in April 2023 to 95,477 miles in May 2024 shows about 22,800 miles in thirteen months, then a further 24,594 miles by June 2025, confirming consistent heavy use rather than periods of standing. The record is sparse, with only three test years represented and no advisories logged at any stage, which limits insight into wear on consumables but suggests no tester-flagged corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions concerns within the data held. A buyer should still commission an independent physical inspection given the high mileage and the unexplained 2024 and 2025 failures with zero defects cited. Front coil springs, track-rod ends, and binding calipers commonly escape MOT advisories until worn beyond limit, and at 120,000 miles the drivetrain mounts and structural underbody should be checked for corrosion not visible in a pit-less test. The clean record offers reassurance on paper, but the rapid accumulation means tyres, wiper blades, and brake friction materials will likely need confirmation of age and remaining life before purchase.