2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Infiniti Q50 MOT pass rate and common faults

620 MOT tests in 2024. 78.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time78.9%
Failed or needed repairs21.1%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 620 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    36 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    27 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    18 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.1%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.8%
  10. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.9%
  2. Brakes7.6%
  3. Suspension6.9%
  4. Lights & electrics4.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  7. Wheels1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn16.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Infiniti Q50?

In 2024, 78.9% of 2016 Infiniti Q50 cars passed their MOT first time, across 620 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Infiniti Q50?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Infiniti Q50 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).