Nissan Qashqai reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 800,602 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 800,602 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 67% of Nissan Qashqai cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in suspension and steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Qashqai tends to fail
Share of Nissan Qashqai cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on suspension, steering, brakes.
Common questions
Is the Nissan Qashqai reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Nissan Qashqai is more demanding than average for its age: 67% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give suspension, steering and brakes a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Nissan Qashqai?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Nissan Qashqai in 2024: up to 3 years, 90%; 4 to 7 years, 85%; 8 to 12 years, 67%; and 13 years and older, 47%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Nissan Qashqai MOT?
For Nissan Qashqai cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are steering (12.6% of tests vs 2.3% fleet), suspension (19.1% of tests vs 10.4% fleet), lights & electrics (18.1% of tests vs 12.5% fleet).