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BL66 VGX

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,701 mi
Last recorded144,701 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 VGX
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 144,701 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 144,701 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f + o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2025 136,338 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower engine under tray insecure but not likely to fall off.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 122,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 101,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 90,804 miles

Front wipers slightly worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 77,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slightly perished but foremost bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 63,450 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,416 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Qashqai?

Based on 6,506,323 MOT tests across 610,730 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,921
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
610,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,242
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BL66 VGX is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Qashqai models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 47,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Qashqai fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 50,242 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL66 VGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Qashqai typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this Nissan Qashqai is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL66 VGX is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 14 November 2016.

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