NISSAN QASHQAI MOT pass rate
75.0% of 825,029 NISSAN QASHQAI MOT tests pass.
The QASHQAI's pass rate of 75.0% is in line with the average across all NISSAN models, at 74.9%.
At 75.0%, The NISSAN QASHQAI passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the NISSAN QASHQAI tested at 0–3 years pass 94.2% of the time, compared with just 52.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.2% | 38,178 | 23,067 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.9% | 183,134 | 37,437 miles |
| 6–10 years | 79.9% | 305,702 | 65,595 miles |
| 10–15 years | 59.5% | 252,409 | 99,282 miles |
| 15+ years | 52.7% | 45,606 | 120,055 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN QASHQAI
The most common reason the NISSAN QASHQAI fails its MOT is suspension — present in 50.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 50.9% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 39.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 32.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 20.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 20.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Visibility | 15.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 2.5% | Fixing missing |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN JUKE — 76.4% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.6% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.5% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 77.3% pass rate
- NISSAN LEAF — 85.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the NISSAN QASHQAI?
- 75.0% of NISSAN QASHQAI MOT tests pass, based on 825,029 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the NISSAN QASHQAI?
- The most common reason the NISSAN QASHQAI fails its MOT is suspension — present in 50.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
- Does this show the NISSAN QASHQAI's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the NISSAN service history guide for how to check and keep one.