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Nissan Qashqai MOT Results

Registered in 2012
60.6% pass rate
from 41,518 tests in 2021
(32% worse than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Qashqai is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (98% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Suspension arm (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (65% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover (57% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Anti-roll bar (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0048% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0048% fail on Mounting
    • 0.44% fail on Wheel bearings (27% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover (94% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0072% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.27% fail on Sub-frames (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Sub-frame (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Suspension rods (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0072% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.039% fail on Shock absorbers (93% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Macpherson strut (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0048% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0024% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0024% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (9.9% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.58% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (65% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (35% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp (36% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp (36% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment (54% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Horn (89% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0048% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0024% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.34% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Individual direction indicators (74% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0096% fail on All direction indicators (88% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps (29% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp (62% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0024% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0024% fail on Switch
    • 0.029% fail on Hazard warning (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Switch (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.1% fail on Brakes (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (79% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (16% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs (16% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0024% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (71% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Cable (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0096% fail on Lever
        • 0.0024% fail on Linkage
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance (55% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0072% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0048% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (23% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (22% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance (27% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0024% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0024% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0024% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (28% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp) (27% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (59% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0024% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0024% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0024% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.48% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (45% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Electronic stability control (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Anti-lock braking system (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control (38% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Lever (61% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0048% fail on Electronic parking brake (87% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever (74% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Pedal (62% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Rigid brake pipes (47% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses (64% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.019% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0072% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0024% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.0072% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0048% fail on Other components
      • 0.0024% fail on Additional braking device
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility (23% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers (37% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (11% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0024% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.075% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.075% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.019% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.012% fail on Bonnet (82% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres (8.1% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth (15% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (36% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Size/type (62% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 3.6% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0024% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0024% fail on Other components
        • 0.0024% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.077% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.075% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0024% fail on Operation
    • 0.022% fail on Steering play
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0048% fail on Power steering (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0048% fail on Other components
    • 0.0024% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0024% fail on Universal joint
  • 3.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (29% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Flexible couplings (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0024% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.063% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.063% fail on Joints (86% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Exhaust system (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Doors (37% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Other passenger's door (60% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Door condition (66% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.053% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0024% fail on Catch
      • 0.053% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0024% fail on Catch
    • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting condition (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Bracket (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Body (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Other body component (70% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Panel
    • 0.082% fail on Fuel system (40% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Tank (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0072% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0024% fail on System
    • 0.067% fail on Undertray (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.019% fail on Other boot lid component (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0024% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.017% fail on Bumpers (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0024% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0024% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0024% fail on Load security
      • 0.0024% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0024% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.0024% fail on Seats
      • 0.0024% fail on Driver's seat
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (44% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0048% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0024% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0024% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0048% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.93% fail on Spark ignition (26% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (17% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Catalyst emissions (73% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Emissions not tested (81% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0024% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0024% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.0024% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.094% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.079% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0072% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0048% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0024% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0096% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0024% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
      • 0.019% fail on Requirements
    • 0.053% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0024% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.54% fail on Road Wheels (43% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Attachment (90% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0048% fail on Condition (95% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle (24% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates (24% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.0072% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0048% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0024% fail on Anchorages
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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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