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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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Data last updated: · Based on 769 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
74.8%
Typical Mileage
92,600mi
Annual Mileage
6,720mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1

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.

Low usage
4,874 mi/yr
Typical
6,720 mi/yr
Average
7,177 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,336 mi/yr

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.

Median
92,600 mi
75th Percentile
115,203 mi
95th Percentile
152,422 mi
Max Recorded
988,825 mi

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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Should you buy a used Nissan Qashqai N-tec?

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.

Nissan Qashqai N-tec — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Qashqai N-tec reliable?
Based on 769 MOT tests, the Nissan Qashqai N-tec has a 74.8% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Qashqai N-tec?
The most common failure point is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick.
How many miles does a Nissan Qashqai N-tec do per year?
The typical Nissan Qashqai N-tec does around 6,720 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Qashqai N-tec last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Qashqai N-tec?
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.