2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · WV16 UAF

The 2016 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 28 April 2026 at 68,900 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant improvement over the dual advisories noted in the March 2023 test at 59,525 miles, where the tester flagged a weak washer pump, rear brake pads wearing thin, and under-trays limiting the inspection. The subsequent tests in June 2023, May 2024, May 2025, and April 2026 all passed without any defects, suggesting the previous minor issues were rectified and the vehicle has since been maintained to a consistently high standard. The mileage accumulation is remarkably steady and typical for a vehicle of this age. Between the March 2023 test at 59,525 miles and the April 2026 test at 68,900 miles, the car covered 9,375 miles over approximately three years, averaging roughly 3,125 miles annually during that period. The earlier interval from June 2023 at 61,989 miles to May 2025 at 66,320 miles shows 4,331 miles over nearly two years, indicating lighter use in the middle period before a slight uptick in the most recent year. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record, and the overall annualised average of approximately 6,890 miles across the vehicle's ten-year lifespan sits squarely within normal expectations for a family crossover. Despite the clean recent record, the March 2023 advisory regarding under-trays and covers limiting the inspection warrants attention. A buyer should physically remove the engine under-tray and inspect the subframe, suspension mounting points, and inner wing arches for corrosion, particularly around the rear suspension trailing arms and front lower arms, which are known weak points on this generation Qashqai. The rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in 2023, so checking the condition of the rear brake discs and pads for uneven wear or lipping is sensible, even though the subsequent four clean tests suggest they were replaced. Given the vehicle's age, the front and rear coil springs should be examined for sag or cracking, and the suspension bushes checked for perishing. The weak washer pump advisory from 2023 should also be verified in operation, as a replacement may have been fitted but could have since deteriorated. Overall, the MOT record paints a picture of a well-maintained vehicle with no recurring faults, but a thorough underbody inspection remains prudent given the historical limitation noted by the tester.