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BU16 ULJ

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,075 mi
Last recorded17,075 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 ULJ
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 17,075 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 17,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 15,385 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 14,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of both front discs starting to corrode. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 13,380 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 13,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 12,469 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 11,451 miles

Rear parking brake efficiency low at 12% but both wheels locking

Pass 5 Mar 2020 10,511 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 8,598 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 8,598 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced wing mirror indicator lamp (4.4.3 (a))

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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BU16 ULJ is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU16 ULJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU16 ULJ registered?

BU16 ULJ is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is BU16 ULJ safe to buy?

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