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DS16 BCY

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,257 mi
Last recorded98,257 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 BCY
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 98,257 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 98,117 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 89,297 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 89,297 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 77,982 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 77,862 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 66,985 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 58,195 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 58,195 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 49,148 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 49,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2019 43,030 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 40,354 miles

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

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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DS16 BCY is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Black with a 1,461cc 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 DS16 BCY, 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 DS16 BCY registered?

DS16 BCY is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is DS16 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 BCY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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