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DP16 VAH

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,254 mi
Last recorded96,254 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 VAH
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 96,254 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 96,251 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 85,598 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 79,021 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 74,402 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 74,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 68,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jun 2022 68,487 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear fog lamp lens broken.

Pass 15 Jun 2021 61,303 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 61,303 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Item hanging frm mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 55,736 miles

All brakesworn

n/s front tyre worn

Pass 27 Jun 2019 53,120 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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DP16 VAH is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DP16 VAH, 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 DP16 VAH registered?

DP16 VAH is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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