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EK16 VLC

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,277 mi
Last recorded55,277 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 VLC
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 55,277 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 55,277 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 47,258 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2024 39,863 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2023 33,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 28,734 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 28,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 20,832 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 16,300 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 11,686 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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EK16 VLC is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Black 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 EK16 VLC, 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 EK16 VLC registered?

EK16 VLC is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is EK16 VLC safe to buy?

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