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FA16 FYC

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,497 mi
Last recorded95,497 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 FYC
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 95,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 85,349 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 75,371 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 75,371 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 70,631 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 63,285 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 57,934 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 57,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also split side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,678 miles

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

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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FA16 FYC is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FA16 FYC, 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 FA16 FYC registered?

FA16 FYC is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is FA16 FYC safe to buy?

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