Infiniti Q70
From 543 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 36 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 36 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 17 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 5 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 75.5% of Q70 failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £125.
Infiniti Q70 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 13 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 13. At this rate, roughly 29.7 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 342 | 14 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 337 | 19 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2025 Q1 | 338 | 17 | +0 | -11 | -11 |
| 2024 Q4 | 350 | 16 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2024 Q3 | 359 | 9 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2024 Q2 | 359 | 9 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2024 Q1 | 361 | 7 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
| 2023 Q4 | 358 | 8 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
3 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q70 Premium D Auto | Diesel | 132 | 44% |
| Q70 Sport D Auto | Diesel | 117 | 39% |
| Q70 Sport Tech D Auto | Diesel | 50 | 17% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 86.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2016 | 85.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2015 | 80.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q70s tested had between 45,627 and 81,965 miles on the clock.
At 65,694 median miles, the Q70 has 0.023 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Infiniti models
| Infiniti Q30 | 85.8% |
| Infiniti Q50 | 83.5% |
Common questions
What is the Infiniti Q70 MOT pass rate?
The Infiniti Q70 has a 84.9% MOT pass rate based on 543 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Infiniti Q70?
The most common MOT failure on the Infiniti Q70 is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 36 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
How many Infiniti Q70s are on UK roads?
There are 342 Infiniti Q70s currently licensed on UK roads, with 14 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Infiniti Q70 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Infiniti Q70 is 65,694 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 45,627 and 81,965 miles.
Buying a used Q70?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 84.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £125 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.