NISSAN QASHQAI MOT Pass Rate
72.7% of 194,111 NISSAN QASHQAI MOT tests pass.
At 72.7%, The QASHQAI passes slightly less often than the average across all NISSAN models (74.0%).
The NISSAN QASHQAI passes 72.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the NISSAN QASHQAI tested at 0–3 years pass 84.8% of the time, compared with just 53.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 84.8% | 33 | 21,508 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.4% | 34,929 | 38,036 miles |
| 6–10 years | 79.8% | 75,079 | 66,468 miles |
| 10–15 years | 60.4% | 69,076 | 99,502 miles |
| 15+ years | 53.0% | 14,994 | 120,408 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN QASHQAI
The most common reason the NISSAN QASHQAI fails its MOT is suspension — present in 52.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 52.8% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 40.8% | not working |
| Brakes | 32.5% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Steering | 21.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Tyres | 19.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 14.7% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 14.5% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.2% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.3% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 2.8% | fixing missing |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN JUKE — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 71.2% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 76.8% pass rate
- NISSAN LEAF — 83.7% pass rate