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DN16 FPU

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,117 mi
Last recorded96,117 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 FPU
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 96,117 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2026 96,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 55 18 99v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tracking check strongly advised

Pass 19 Mar 2025 89,283 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both tyres slight damage in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both tyres bald inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2025 89,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both tyres slight damage in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both tyres bald inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2024 83,188 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 76,467 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions too clean to register

Fail 16 Mar 2023 76,464 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low,down to aprox 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 19 Mar 2022 69,950 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 69,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 62,861 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread stepping ()

unable to check all rear seatbelts

Fail 8 Mar 2021 62,781 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread stepping ()

unable to check all rear seatbelts

Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,614 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,415 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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DN16 FPU is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 DN16 FPU, 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 DN16 FPU registered?

DN16 FPU is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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