Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI reliable? We analysed 11,607 real MOT tests across 2,903 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, headlamp not working on dipped beam and parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 57% high fluctuation. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI.
Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI 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 DCI 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 DCI THIS CAR | 76.7% | 11,607 | 98,230 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 |
| Austin Metro City X | 65.5% | 4,820 | 43,201 mi | 42 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.7% across 11,607 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (2 recorded failures), headlamp not working on dipped beam (2), and parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 57% high fluctuation (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI owner drives around 7,997 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.