Nissan Qashqai
From 923,364 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Qashqais fare better: 2021 models pass at 90.9% vs 60.4% for 2007.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 65,854 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 | 65,854 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 34,214 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 26,609 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 21,535 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 21,461 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 20,800 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 14,601 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12,876 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 12,871 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 12,563 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 57.3% of Qashqai failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 8.8% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £126.
The warranty question
A new Qashqai passes its MOT 91.1% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 80.6%, a 10.5 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 67.6%. With an average repair bill of £126 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Qashqai that's past its third birthday.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 79.1% while Diesel versions pass at 73.5%, a 6 percentage point gap.
Nissan Qashqai on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 41,106 newly registered in the past year with 16,886 leaving, a net gain of 24,220. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 672,564 | 14,434 | +10,412 | -5,749 | +4,663 |
| 2025 Q2 | 669,189 | 13,146 | +9,967 | -5,450 | +4,517 |
| 2025 Q1 | 665,507 | 12,311 | +11,396 | -2,229 | +9,167 |
| 2024 Q4 | 657,019 | 11,632 | +9,331 | -3,458 | +5,873 |
| 2024 Q3 | 652,448 | 10,330 | +9,807 | -4,584 | +5,223 |
| 2024 Q2 | 647,870 | 9,685 | +8,076 | -1,282 | +6,794 |
| 2024 Q1 | 640,827 | 9,934 | +14,221 | -2,839 | +11,382 |
| 2023 Q4 | 630,488 | 8,891 | +10,517 | -2,304 | +8,213 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qashqai Tekna Dci | Diesel | 49,241 | 11% |
| Qashqai N-Connecta Dig-T | Petrol | 42,489 | 10% |
| Qashqai N-Connecta Dci | Diesel | 34,994 | 8% |
| Qashqai N-Connecta Dig-T Mhev | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 31,052 | 7% |
| Qashqai Tekna Dig-T | Petrol | 26,958 | 6% |
| Qashqai Acenta Dci | Diesel | 23,079 | 5% |
| Qashqai N-Tec + Dci | Diesel | 22,843 | 5% |
| Qashqai Acenta Premium Dig-T | Petrol | 22,757 | 5% |
| Qashqai N-Connecta E-Power A | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 20,589 | 5% |
| Qashqai N-Tec Dci | Diesel | 19,795 | 5% |
| Qashqai Acenta Prem Dig-T Mhev | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 19,545 | 4% |
| Qashqai Nconncta Digt Mhev Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 19,187 | 4% |
| Qashqai Acenta Premium Dci | Diesel | 18,897 | 4% |
| Qashqai Tekna E-Power Auto | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 15,735 | 4% |
| Qashqai Acenta | Petrol | 15,659 | 4% |
| Qashqai Tekna Dig-T Mhev Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 12,092 | 3% |
| Qashqai Acenta Prem T Mhev Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 11,677 | 3% |
| Qashqai Tekna Dig-T Mhev | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 11,672 | 3% |
| Qashqai N-Tec | Petrol | 10,304 | 2% |
| Qashqai Tekna Dci Cvt | Diesel | 8,780 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 91.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 88.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2018 | 85.3% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
11 earlier years
| 2017 | 83.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2016 | 80.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2015 | 78.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2014 | 75.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2013 | 67.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2012 | 65.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2011 | 64.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2010 | 62.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2009 | 59.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2008 | 60.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2007 | 60.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
Typical mileage
Half of all Qashqais tested had between 87,946 and 128,045 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 106,522 median miles, the Qashqai has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Nissan models
| Nissan Juke | 75.3% |
| Nissan Micra | 71.2% |
| Nissan Note | 70.9% |
| Nissan Navara | 77% |
| Nissan X-Trail | 77.4% |
Common questions
What is the Nissan Qashqai MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Qashqai has a 76.1% MOT pass rate based on 923,364 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan Qashqai?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan Qashqai is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 65,854 failures. Other common issues include a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play.
How many Nissan Qashqais are on UK roads?
There are 672,564 Nissan Qashqais currently licensed on UK roads, with 14,434 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan Qashqai at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan Qashqai is 106,522 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 87,946 and 128,045 miles.
Buying a used Qashqai?
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 76.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £126 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.