2016 Nissan Qashqai MOT pass rate: 79.0% (172,421 tests)
Is the 2016 Qashqai getting worse?
Pass rate of 2016-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 83.0% -0.2 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 79.0% -2.2 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 74.9% -4.7 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2016 Qashqai
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 20,880 | 30.1% |
| 2 | Brakes | 13,832 | 19.9% |
| 3 | Tyres | 13,001 | 18.7% |
| 4 | Visibility | 6,130 | 8.8% |
| 5 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4,526 | 6.5% |
| 6 | Steering | 4,295 | 6.2% |
All Qashqai years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 27,718 | 54.5% | -10.6 pts | 118,596 |
| 2008 | 37,753 | 52.4% | -12.7 pts | 116,760 |
| 2009 | 65,162 | 51.9% | -14.5 pts | 114,190 |
| 2010 | 89,217 | 54.2% | -13.1 pts | 110,348 |
| 2011 | 96,760 | 56.1% | -13.0 pts | 102,125 |
| 2012 | 118,575 | 58.8% | -12.4 pts | 94,759 |
| 2013 | 133,969 | 62.6% | -10.7 pts | 85,935 |
| 2014 | 131,754 | 71.9% | -4.0 pts | 80,032 |
| 2015 | 165,900 | 75.9% | -2.9 pts | 70,878 |
| 2016 (this page) | 172,421 | 79.0% | -2.4 pts | 61,647 |
| 2017 | 176,127 | 82.6% | -1.4 pts | 52,941 |
| 2018 | 139,116 | 85.2% | -1.1 pts | 45,508 |
| 2019 | 147,631 | 88.5% | +0.2 pts | 35,788 |
| 2020 | 94,404 | 92.0% | +2.1 pts | 27,701 |
| 2021 | 31,435 | 92.2% | +1.7 pts | 26,534 |
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FAQs
Is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai reliable?
2016-registered examples passed 79.0% of their MOT tests (172,421 tests, 2023–2025), -2.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 10 years old with a median 61,647 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2016 Qashqai?
The median tested example shows 61,647 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2016 Qashqai?
In this cohort petrols pass 82.2% of tests against 77.0% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.