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EJ16 VCU

2016 Nissan Qashqai

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,820 mi
Last recorded102,820 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 VCU
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 102,820 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 95,445 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2024 87,862 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 87,794 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 78,009 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 66,022 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 58,560 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 48,084 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 48,084 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 37,142 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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EJ16 VCU is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ16 VCU, 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 EJ16 VCU registered?

EJ16 VCU is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is EJ16 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ16 VCU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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