2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · SJ16 PVS

This 2016 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and consistently clean roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 15 July 2025 at 45,295 miles, passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. That clean result follows an unbroken pattern of passes dating back to 2022, indicating no recurring mechanical or structural faults have surfaced across multiple annual inspections. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle of this age. At roughly 4,530 miles per year over ten years, the car has seen significantly less use than the UK annual average. The progression from 33,228 miles in July 2022 to 45,295 miles in July 2025 shows steady accumulation of approximately 4,000 miles per year, with no sudden spikes or suspicious plateaus. The record is sparse in the sense that only five tests are documented, but each one is clean and consistent, leaving no gaps that would raise concern about missed inspections or unrecorded damage. Despite the clean MOT history, a low-mileage vehicle of this age still warrants careful physical inspection. Components such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers can deteriorate from age and standing rather than mileage, particularly if the car spent extended periods idle. Tyres may appear serviceable on tread depth but could suffer from sidewall perishing or uneven wear due to infrequent use. Brake discs and calipers are prone to surface corrosion on vehicles driven short distances, which can cause binding or reduced braking efficiency even when the MOT passes. A prospective buyer should also examine the underbody and wheel arches for corrosion, check the exhaust system for condition and emissions compliance, and verify that all lights, wipers, and washers function correctly. The clean MOT record is reassuring, but a pre-purchase inspection remains essential to confirm that age-related deterioration has not begun to compromise structural integrity or mechanical reliability.