Nissan Qashqai N-tec Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan Qashqai N-tec reliable? We analysed 769 real MOT tests across 118 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Qashqai N-tec is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Qashqai N-tec.
Nissan Qashqai N-tec Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Qashqai N-tec. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Qashqai N-tec Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Nissan Qashqai N-tec fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Nissan Qashqai N-tec Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Qashqai N-tec owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Qashqai N-tec Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Qashqai N-tec 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 N-tec 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-tec THIS CAR | 74.8% | 769 | 92,600 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 |
| Royal Enfield Himalayan 20 | 93.1% | 1,415 | 5,400 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Qashqai N-tec sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan Qashqai N-tec has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.8% across 769 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
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.
A typical Nissan Qashqai N-tec owner drives around 6,720 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.