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DL16 SVJ

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,269 mi
Last recorded168,269 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 SVJ
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 168,269 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 168,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 150,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear gearbox mount bush worn

Pass 30 Oct 2023 131,409 miles

Body under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Engine undertray missing

Pass 5 Nov 2022 112,122 miles

cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,363 miles

Body under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Engine undertray missing

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 89,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Body under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Engine undertray missing

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 65,829 miles

Body under cover & engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just met. Appears braking system requires to replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 65,699 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Body under cover & engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just met. Appears braking system requires to replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 41,923 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 19,393 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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DL16 SVJ is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 DL16 SVJ, 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 DL16 SVJ registered?

DL16 SVJ is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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