2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · X2 AMA
2016 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 74,040 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X2 AMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 74,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X2 AMA 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 Nissan Qashqai (X2 AMA) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
X2 AMA Mileage History
- 27/12/202355,000 mi
- 27/12/202355,000 mi
- 29/11/202462,914 mi+7,914 mi
- 29/11/202462,914 mi
- 25/02/202674,040 mi+11,126 mi
Average of roughly 8,789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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