Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Infiniti Q50?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Infiniti Q50?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Infiniti Q50?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

48% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2016 Infiniti Q50 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 678 vehicles, the 2016 Infiniti Q50 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Infiniti Q50?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Infiniti Q50 are: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (44.3% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (43.3% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (40.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Infiniti Q50?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Infiniti Q50 (2016)

678 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.1% first-time pass rate

2016 Infiniti Q50

CarHunch analysed 678 real MOT records for the 2016 Infiniti Q50. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 INFINITI Q50 passes its MOT at 85.1%, a solid 5 percentage points above the UK average, suggesting better-than-typical reliability for its age. However, nearly half of these vehicles (47.6%) have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is a significant concern for a potential buyer and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

At 57,000 miles median mileage, these Q50s show reasonable usage for an eight-year-old car, yet they're averaging 1.32 failures and 10.2 advisories per test, pointing to emerging wear on secondary systems rather than catastrophic issues. Budget for preventative maintenance on minor components and have any prospective purchase checked by a specialist familiar with INFINITI models, particularly around suspension and electrical systems where advisory counts tend to cluster.

The 2016 Infiniti Q50 has a decent first-time pass rate (85.1%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

85.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

47.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.32

Over 8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

57k

Middle half: 43k–72k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 10.2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 678 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 678 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 44.3%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 40.8%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 37.7%

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play · Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 10.3%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Infiniti Q50

Based on MOT data from 678 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 47.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (87%)	589	84.6%	1.39
Petrol (8%)	53	90.6%	0.79

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,713 Infiniti Q50 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 42.7%

1,159

Grey 22.4%

608

White 17.8%

483

Blue 5.8%

157

Silver 5%

137

Red 3.9%

107

Brown 2%

Bronze 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

56,682

typical

43,432

low mileage

71,701

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles fall between 43,432 and 71,701 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 43,432 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 43,432–71,701 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Infiniti Q50s sit.

⚠ Over 96,796 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Infiniti Q50 — Still on the Road

Most 2016 Infiniti Q50s are still being driven.

Strong survival — 576 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.32

Avg failures per vehicle

10.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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