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FC16 PLO

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,242 mi
Last recorded71,242 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 PLO
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 71,242 miles

n/s/f shock absorber worn and reduced damping action

o/s/f shock absorber worn and reduced damping action

Fail 3 Aug 2026 71,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

front + rear registration plates deteriorated / faded

n/s/f shock absorber worn and reduced damping action

o/s/f shock absorber worn and reduced damping action

rear windscreen wiper worn and smearing screen

Pass 11 Aug 2025 63,584 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 63,584 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 56,065 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 47,956 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 42,067 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm - bushes perished and split / worn

o/s/f lower suspension arm - bushes perished and split / worn

Fail 13 Aug 2022 42,067 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine Oil leak present

Engine Undertray insecure

n/s/f lower suspension arm - bushes perished and split / worn

o/s/f lower suspension arm - bushes perished and split / worn

Pass 30 Jul 2021 35,652 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 29,638 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 21,599 miles

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

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

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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FC16 PLO is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FC16 PLO, 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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FC16 PLO is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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