Nissan Qashqai MOT pass rate
In 2023, the Nissan Qashqai passed 70.5% of its first MOT tests, from 553,467 tests in Great Britain. That is 0.9 points below the 71.4% average for all cars, taxis and light vans.
Most common Nissan Qashqai MOT failures
The area that failed most often was suspension, affecting 11.4% of tests. The red line shows the average for all cars.
- Suspension 11.4% vs 8.9%
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 9.8% vs 11.3%
- Brakes 7.4% vs 6.8%
- Tyres 5.5% vs 6.3%
- Steering 5.2% vs 1.8%
- Visibility 4.9% vs 4.8%
- Body, chassis, structure 4.0% vs 3.4%
- Noise, emissions and leaks 2.3% vs 3.1%
- Ball joint 5.1% vs 1.8%
- Track rod end 5.0% vs 1.4%
- Brake pads 4.0% vs 2.1%
- Position lamp 3.9% vs 2.8%
- Joints 3.1% vs 1.4%
- Tread depth 2.9% vs 2.6%
- Tyres: condition 2.6% vs 3.7%
- Washers 2.6% vs 2.5%
Top reasons for failure
| Reason for failure | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Track rod end: Ball joint has excessive play | 4.4% |
| Ball joint excessively worn | 4.2% |
| Brake pads: Less than 1.5 mm thick | 3.8% |
| Position lamp: Not working | 3.7% |
| Joints: Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 3.0% |
| Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | 2.7% |
| Wipers: Does not clear the windscreen effectively | 2.1% |
| Pins and bushes: Pin or bush excessively worn | 2.0% |
| Linkage ball joints: Ball joint excessively worn | 1.8% |
| Headlamp: Not working on dipped beam | 1.7% |
Nissan Qashqai pass rate by age
The pass rate changes with age: 87.4% for cars aged 3 to 5 years and 44.1% for those aged 15 years or more. Older cars usually fail more often because parts like suspension, brakes and exhausts wear with time and mileage.
- 3 to 5 years 87.4% vs 71.4%
- 6 to 9 years 77.9% vs 71.4%
- 10 to 14 years 52.4% vs 71.4%
- 15 years or more 44.1% vs 71.4%
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 284,497 | 67.1% |
| Petrol | 268,956 | 74.1% |
Most common Nissan Qashqai advisories
Advisories do not fail the test, but they often become failures by the next MOT. These were noted most often:
- Tread depth 18.0%
- Brake pads 14.6%
- Brake discs 12.7%
- Tyres: condition 11.4%
- Vehicle 9.1%
- Pins and bushes 8.2%
- Track rod end 3.8%
- Ball joint 3.2%
See MOT advisories explained for what to do about them.
How we worked this out
These figures come from DVSA's anonymised MOT testing data for 2023, covering every class 4 MOT test in Great Britain (cars, taxis and light vans). We count normal tests only, not retests. A test counts as a first-time pass if the vehicle passed without any repairs. Tests where defects were fixed at the test centre within an hour (PRS) count as fails, in line with DVSA's own statistics. Failure areas show the share of tests with at least one failure in that area, so the figures add up to more than the fail rate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Qashqai?
In 2023, 70.5% of Nissan Qashqai MOT tests were passed first time, from 553,467 tests in Great Britain. The average for all cars, taxis and light vans was 71.4%.
What is the most common MOT failure on the Nissan Qashqai?
The most common failure area was suspension, which caused 11.4% of tests to fail. Next came lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.8%) and brakes (7.4%).
Is the Nissan Qashqai reliable at its MOT?
Its first-time pass rate of 70.5% is 0.9 points below the average and ranks 56 of the 100 most-tested models. Age and mileage matter more than the model, so always check the history of the car you are buying.
How do I check a Nissan Qashqai's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free MOT history check. You will see every test, the mileage at each test and all failures and advisories.