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EX05 VSU

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

266,180 mi
Last recorded266,180 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 VSU
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 266,180 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 244,883 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 219,674 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2023 200,210 miles

under trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2022 198,473 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 198,469 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen BOTH SIDES (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 170,665 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitting

Pass 6 Oct 2020 170,401 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

emission too clean

Pass 21 Nov 2019 134,964 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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EX05 VSU is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX05 VSU, 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 EX05 VSU registered?

EX05 VSU is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 25 November 2016.

Is EX05 VSU safe to buy?

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