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EM05 BUB

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,917 mi
Last recorded88,917 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM05 BUB
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 88,917 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))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

tpms light illuminated

Fail 5 May 2026 88,909 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

tpms light illuminated

Pass 2 May 2025 78,657 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.

Fail 2 May 2025 78,657 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 67,664 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure Cracked and damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 67,566 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure Cracked and damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 54,513 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 42,128 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 34,986 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 28,214 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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EM05 BUB is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EM05 BUB, 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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EM05 BUB is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 11 August 2016.

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