2016 Infiniti Q50 · 2,266 MOT tests
2016 Infiniti Q50 reliability
2016 Infiniti Q50s fail 19.6% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Q50 years (2,266 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Infiniti Q50s: 19.9%)
- 19.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Infiniti Q50s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 63,983
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,266
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 6.6% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Infiniti Q50
Fail rate by area
- Brakes6.6%
- Tyres6.6%
- Suspension4.5%
- Lights and electrics3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Wheels0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.22%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.47%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 1.77%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.72%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.24%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.93%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.02%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.02%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (10.72%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.97%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.27%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.09%)
Other years
Every Infiniti Q50 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Infiniti Q50 reliable?
2016 Infiniti Q50s fail 19.6% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Q50 years (2,266 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Infiniti Q50 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.22% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.47% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn (1.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Infiniti Q50 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Infiniti Q50 shows 63,983 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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