Nissan Qashqai Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan Qashqai reliable? We analysed 6,506,323 real MOT tests across 610,730 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Qashqai is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Qashqai.
Nissan Qashqai Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Qashqai. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Qashqai MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan Qashqai to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan Qashqai Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Nissan Qashqai fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Nissan Qashqai Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Nissan Qashqai models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Nissan Qashqai Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Qashqai owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Qashqai MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan Qashqai year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 219 | 95.0% | 17,560 | 24,715 | 34,970 |
| 2021 | 46,559 | 89.5% | 19,413 | 28,484 | 40,314 |
| 2020 | 119,466 | 89.9% | 19,720 | 29,143 | 41,475 |
| 2019 | 249,305 | 88.2% | 22,395 | 33,275 | 47,157 |
| 2018 | 297,386 | 86.3% | 26,053 | 38,885 | 54,617 |
| 2017 | 460,453 | 85.9% | 28,818 | 42,542 | 59,886 |
| 2016 | 513,558 | 84.0% | 32,169 | 47,636 | 67,297 |
| 2015 | 572,547 | 82.7% | 36,032 | 53,604 | 75,245 |
| 2014 | 525,027 | 81.0% | 39,407 | 59,064 | 82,368 |
| 2013 | 630,698 | 75.8% | 41,302 | 62,545 | 87,160 |
| 2012 | 637,957 | 73.6% | 44,856 | 68,107 | 93,959 |
| 2011 | 586,399 | 72.8% | 47,317 | 72,526 | 99,223 |
| 2010 | 614,123 | 71.4% | 49,867 | 77,010 | 105,193 |
| 2009 | 528,020 | 68.8% | 51,348 | 79,031 | 107,689 |
| 2008 | 362,234 | 68.8% | 52,666 | 80,743 | 109,567 |
| 2007 | 328,048 | 68.6% | 52,491 | 80,716 | 109,482 |
| 2006 | 772 | 70.2% | 40,716 | 68,862 | 93,656 |
| 2001 | 54 | 72.2% | 53,957 | 74,530 | 85,197 |
How Long Does a Nissan Qashqai Last?
Based on 610,730 Nissan Qashqai vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan Qashqai Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Qashqai MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan Qashqai
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.0% MOT pass rate from 219 tests
68.6% MOT pass rate from 328,048 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan Qashqai is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.0% across 219 tests. The 2007 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Nissan Qashqai Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Qashqai THIS CAR | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Nissan Almera | 71.1% | 2,976,239 | 67,265 mi | 30 yrs |
| Citroen Saxo | 64% | 2,458,128 | 68,047 mi | 30 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Juke (79.3% pass rate), the Nissan Qashqai sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan Qashqai has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.3% across 6,506,323 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick with 50,242 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Nissan Qashqai with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Nissan Qashqai owner drives around 6,921 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Nissan Qashqai models stay on UK roads for around 19 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.