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Nissan Qashqai

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,618 cc

LS16 RUAMOT history

LS16 RUA is a black petrol Nissan Qashqai first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 88,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LS16 RUA black Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,998 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 RUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,618 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 RUA was last recorded at 88,998 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 9,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2020: 9,327 miles, lower than 20,573 miles on 18 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,112 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,886 miles
Average per year
9,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,998 miles
  • 2025 – 79,112 miles
  • 2024 – 69,703 miles
  • 2023 – 57,655 miles
  • 2022 – 48,204 miles
  • 2021 – 37,189 miles
  • 2020 – 29,838 miles
  • 2019 – 20,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,998 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryMultiple undertray fixings missing

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin less than 2.00mm remaining

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,998 miles (+9,886)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,998 miles
    Test number
    939445734390
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMultiple undertray fixings missing

  2. Pass79,112 miles (+169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,112 miles
    Test number
    382828565863
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin less than 2.00mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail78,943 miles (+9,240)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,943 miles
    Test number
    149013042248
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin less than 2.00mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass69,703 miles (+12,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,703 miles
    Test number
    903762569959
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,655 miles (+9,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,655 miles
    Test number
    619444797623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass48,204 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,204 miles
    Test number
    202461253494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,195 miles (+11,006)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,195 miles
    Test number
    998741162645
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass37,189 miles (+7,351)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,189 miles
    Test number
    723383650544
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass29,838 miles (+20,511)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    29,838 miles
    Test number
    182274234757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail9,327 miles (-11,246)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,327 miles
    Test number
    926238814281
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass20,573 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    20,573 miles
    Test number
    295092891922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted.

  12. Fail20,513 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,513 miles
    Test number
    191563652978
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55R18 99V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted.

Questions about LS16 RUA

Does LS16 RUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 RUA is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS16 RUA?
The MOT on LS16 RUA is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 RUA done?
LS16 RUA was recorded at 88,998 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 9,844 miles a year.
Has LS16 RUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 RUA has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS16 RUA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS16 RUA find?
LS16 RUA passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 5 more.

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