Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Nissan Qashqai?

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 Nissan Qashqai?

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 Nissan Qashqai?

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 Nissan Qashqai vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

36% 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 Nissan Qashqai reliable?

Based on MOT data from 60,162 vehicles, the 2016 Nissan Qashqai has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.9%, 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 Nissan Qashqai?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Nissan Qashqai are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (44.4% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (41.8% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (39.2% 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 Nissan Qashqai?

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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Nissan Qashqai (2016)

60,162 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.9% first-time pass rate

2016 Nissan Qashqai

CarHunch analysed 60,162 real MOT records for the 2016 Nissan Qashqai. 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 Nissan Qashqai passes its MOT at 85.9%, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, which is a solid reliability signal—though the fact that 35.9% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point is a genuine concern for safety-conscious buyers. Petrol versions edge out diesels slightly, with an 87.1% pass rate versus 85.2%, suggesting marginally better long-term durability in petrol form.

At a median mileage of just over 53,000 miles for an eight-year-old car, these Qashqais are lightly used, which partly explains the strong pass rate. The average vehicle still picks up 1.28 failures and 9.1 advisories per test, so wear items and minor issues are routine—when evaluating one for purchase, run a full MOT history check to see whether it's accumulated dangerous defects, as that 35.9% figure suggests it's not uncommon in this cohort.

The 2016 Nissan Qashqai has a decent first-time pass rate (85.9%), 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

85.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

35.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.28

Over 8.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

53k

Middle half: 42k–67k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85.9% 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 9.1 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 60,162 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 60,162 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 44.4%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

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

Brake wear 39.2%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front 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.

Other issues 20.7%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Based on MOT data from 60,162 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 35.9% 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 (64%)	38,278	85.2%	1.35
Petrol (36%)	21,882	87.1%	1.17

Colour Breakdown

Based on 602,083 Nissan Qashqai vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 28.6%

172,196

Grey 18.6%

112,200

White 13.8%

82,845

Blue 13.2%

79,581

Red 11.5%

69,496

Silver 10%

60,118

Beige 2.5%

15,246

Orange 0.8%

4,711

Bronze 0.7%

4,270

Gold 0.1%

633

Purple 0.1%

519

Brown 0%

268

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Nissan Qashqai 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.

53,396

typical

41,956

low mileage

66,918

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Nissan Qashqai vehicles fall between 41,956 and 66,918 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 41,956 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.

✓ 41,956–66,918 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Nissan Qashqais sit.

⚠ Over 90,339 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Nissan Qashqai — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Nissan Qashqais are still on the road.

Strong survival — 55,803 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% 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

8.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.28

Avg failures per vehicle

9.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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