Nissan Qashqai MOT Results

Registered in 2010
53.4% pass rate
from 33,266 tests in 2021
(28% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Qashqai is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (71% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 15% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 11% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (27% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage (69% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0090% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Springs (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs (78% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0030% fail on Anchor bracket
    • 0.72% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.69% fail on Wheel bearings (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Other suspension component (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.024% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0090% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0090% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.078% fail on Shock absorbers (91% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.039% fail on Macpherson strut (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0060% fail on Macpherson strut (87% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.018% fail on Axles (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (87% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 13% fail on Brakes (59% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance (76% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (61% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0030% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.078% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Plate brake tester (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0060% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (10% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (17% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.0030% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.47% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance (33% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0090% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (93% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Brake pads (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Brake linings (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (37% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (37% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.078% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.063% fail on Cable
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
        • 0.0030% fail on Rod
    • 0.54% fail on Rigid brake pipes (28% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Parking brake control (32% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Lever (51% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (26% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Hand lever (60% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.37% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (36% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Electronic stability control (40% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses (85% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (55% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.072% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.036% fail on Reservoirs (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Brake fluid (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Servos
      • 0.0060% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0030% fail on Valves
    • 0.015% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.012% fail on Servos
      • 0.0030% fail on Leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0090% fail on Other components
      • 0.0030% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0030% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.0030% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0030% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.0030% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0030% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (5.1% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps (51% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp (52% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (8.7% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (62% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (52% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (39% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (20% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters (65% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on All direction indicators (79% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.25% fail on Horn (40% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.024% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0060% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.41% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (29% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp (29% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp (29% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0030% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps (61% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp (63% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps (38% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps (37% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.021% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.021% fail on Switch
    • 0.0030% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0030% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 8.7% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0060% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0030% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.0030% fail on Other components
        • 0.0030% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0030% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.17% fail on Steering gear (45% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack (44% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Operation
    • 0.051% fail on Steering play
      • 0.048% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0030% fail on Steering box
    • 0.0030% fail on Steering lock
  • 8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Drive shaft (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Flexible couplings (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0090% fail on Bearing housing (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Halfshafts
      • 0.0030% fail on Belts
    • 0.74% fail on Exhaust system (56% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting condition (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Bracket (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system (31% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Tank (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0090% fail on System
      • 0.0060% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (96% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Hose
    • 0.15% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.087% fail on Other body component
      • 0.027% fail on Panel
      • 0.0030% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0030% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.11% fail on Doors (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.054% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0030% fail on Catch
      • 0.042% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition (55% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Catch (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's door (65% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Catch (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0030% fail on Hinge
    • 0.099% fail on Seats
      • 0.090% fail on Driver's seat (90% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.039% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.024% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.015% fail on Other boot lid component (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.0090% fail on Strengthening plate (17 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.021% fail on Bumpers (79% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0060% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0060% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0030% fail on Trikes and quads
      • 0.0030% fail on Passenger hand grips
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility (19% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Washers (27% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers (15% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.099% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.099% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.063% fail on Bonnet (54% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres (9.7% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth (19% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Condition (46% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Seat belts (25% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Condition
      • 0.027% fail on Requirements
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment
    • 0.060% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (41% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.60% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (27% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (20% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0030% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0030% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.74% fail on Spark ignition (64% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Catalyst emissions (74% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Emissions not tested (71% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0090% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0060% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0030% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0030% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks (48% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Engine oil leaks (50% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0060% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0030% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.072% fail on Noise suppression (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.78% fail on Road Wheels (69% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Attachment (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Condition (87% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0030% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0030% fail on Anchorages
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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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