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FE16 VLZ

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,491 mi
Last recorded68,491 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 VLZ
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 68,491 miles

Front 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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm and edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes separating from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 68,491 miles

Front 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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm and edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes separating from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 64,025 miles

front brake disks lipped / worn

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Sep 2023 56,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 56,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 49,697 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked, perishing and cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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 6 Oct 2021 40,957 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 36,251 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 31,423 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 23,574 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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FE16 VLZ is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Grey 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 FE16 VLZ, 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 FE16 VLZ registered?

FE16 VLZ is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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