Nissan Qashqai Acenta Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan Qashqai Acenta reliable? We analysed 4,028 real MOT tests across 579 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Qashqai Acenta is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Qashqai Acenta.
Nissan Qashqai Acenta Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Qashqai Acenta. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Qashqai Acenta Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Nissan Qashqai Acenta fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Nissan Qashqai Acenta Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Nissan Qashqai Acenta models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Nissan Qashqai Acenta Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Qashqai Acenta owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Qashqai Acenta Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Qashqai Acenta MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Nissan Qashqai Acenta Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Qashqai Acenta THIS CAR | 80.6% | 4,028 | 79,724 mi | — yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D | 66.3% | 3,065 | 76,485 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Qashqai Acenta outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan Qashqai Acenta has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.6% across 4,028 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 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Nissan Qashqai Acenta 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 Acenta owner drives around 6,446 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.
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.