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EA16 VKT

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,502 mi
Last recorded131,502 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 VKT
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 131,502 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 115,062 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 115,060 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 114,960 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 106,161 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 103,413 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 103,413 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 84,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges and brake pads worn thin,advise closer inspection.

Fail 4 Jan 2022 84,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55 R18 99W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges and brake pads worn thin,advise closer inspection.

Pass 21 Dec 2020 57,496 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 37,241 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 31,610 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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EA16 VKT is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Black with a 1,598cc 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 EA16 VKT, 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 EA16 VKT registered?

EA16 VKT is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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