Nissan Qashqai MOT Results

Registered in 2008
45.4% pass rate
from 16,373 tests in 2021
(34% worse than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Qashqai is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 21% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 13% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Suspension arm (25 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 9.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage (76% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.079% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Sub-frames (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Sub-frame (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings (33% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Other suspension component (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.049% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.043% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.84% fail on Springs (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0061% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.092% fail on Shock absorbers (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Macpherson strut (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Axles (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Axle
      • 0.0061% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps (16% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp (17% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.018% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0061% fail on Matched pair
    • 4.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (24% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters (59% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.012% fail on Semaphore (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Arm (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Electrical equipment (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Horn (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.092% fail on Electrical wiring (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.68% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0061% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors (95% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.061% fail on Switch
    • 0.012% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.012% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 13% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 12% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 12% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Drive shaft (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Flexible couplings (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0061% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.39% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Belts
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (29% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Front passenger's door (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0061% fail on Catch
      • 0.48% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Catch (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.098% fail on Door condition
    • 0.45% fail on Engine mounting (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Bracket (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Tank (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Pipe
      • 0.024% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Hose
      • 0.0061% fail on System
    • 0.13% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Integral vehicle structure (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.0061% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.098% fail on Other body component
      • 0.018% fail on Panel
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.049% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.037% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.018% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Chassis (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Chassis condition (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Towbar
      • 0.012% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0061% fail on Load security
      • 0.0061% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0061% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 15% fail on Steering (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 15% fail on Steering linkage components (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 15% fail on Track rod end (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.018% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.012% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0061% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.0061% fail on Components
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.012% fail on Power steering (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Operation
      • 0.0061% fail on Other components
    • 0.0061% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 12% fail on Brakes (15% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (94% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Brake pads (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Brake drums (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Cable (64% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0061% fail on Lever
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.055% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (19% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0061% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.061% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0061% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.079% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.037% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.073% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.037% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0061% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0061% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0061% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (26% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt (sp) (27% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance (36% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0061% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.68% fail on Rigid brake pipes (53% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Anti-lock braking system (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0061% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.037% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.037% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
    • 0.0061% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0061% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0061% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0061% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Washers (12% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Mirrors (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.086% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.086% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.049% fail on Bonnet (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0061% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 5.1% fail on Tread depth (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (43% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type (50% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 5.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Seat belts (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
      • 0.031% fail on Prescribed areas (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0061% fail on Attachment
    • 0.16% fail on Airbags (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Drivers airbag (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Passengers airbag (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (29% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (29% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (39% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (36% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Catalyst emissions (46% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested (43% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0061% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0061% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0061% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.99% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (47% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (54% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.043% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0061% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0061% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.073% fail on Noise suppression (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Condition (86% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle (35% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates (34% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.012% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.012% fail on Doors
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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  • Nissan Qashqai (2007 - 2014)
    Very comfortable front seats with good ride. Feels well built. Strong Renault sourced dCi diesels. Elevated driving position and good visibility.

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