2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Infiniti Q30 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,753 MOT tests in 2024. 81.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time81.2%
Failed or needed repairs18.8%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,753 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    61 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    38 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.1%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.9%
  9. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
  10. Position lamp: not working0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Suspension5.6%
  3. Lights & electrics5.4%
  4. Brakes4.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.1%
  8. Wheels0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.6%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 Q30?

In 2024, 81.2% of 2016 Infiniti Q30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,753 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Infiniti Q30?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Infiniti Q30 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).