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BX16 VSU

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Blue Petrol 1618cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,748 mi
Last recorded85,748 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 VSU
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,618cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 85,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 81,846 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 81,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 77,907 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 77,907 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 73,277 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 73,277 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 63,642 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 50,504 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 42,954 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 42,912 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 42,584 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 35,959 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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BX16 VSU is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Blue with a 1,618cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BX16 VSU, 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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What year was BX16 VSU registered?

BX16 VSU is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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