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DY16 NSN

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,929 mi
Last recorded127,929 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 NSN
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 127,929 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 118,921 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 118,921 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bot sides (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 114,446 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 114,445 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 98,493 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 92,950 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 92,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 83,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 74,126 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 74,125 miles

Brake performance not tested handbrake (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,021 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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DY16 NSN is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Blue 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 DY16 NSN, 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 DY16 NSN registered?

DY16 NSN is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is DY16 NSN safe to buy?

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