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Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI reliable? We analysed 4,051 real MOT tests across 1,800 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,051 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.2%
Typical Mileage
57,975mi
Annual Mileage
9,444mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI.

Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,546 mi/yr
Typical
9,444 mi/yr
Average
10,184 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,893 mi/yr

Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
57,975 mi
75th Percentile
77,467 mi
95th Percentile
112,635 mi
Max Recorded
9,348,821 mi

How Does the Nissan Qashqai N-connecta 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 N-connecta DCI THIS CAR 94.2% 4,051 57,975 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
Harley Davidson Fat Boy 90.4% 2,485 14,692 mi 36 yrs

Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI?

The Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.2% across 4,051 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI owner drives around 9,444 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.

Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI reliable?
Based on 4,051 MOT tests, the Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI has a 94.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI do per year?
The typical Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI does around 9,444 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Qashqai N-connecta DCI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.