Nissan Qashqai MOT Results

Registered in 2014
78.2% pass rate
from 45,356 tests in 2021
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Qashqai is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.9% fail on Suspension (26% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Springs (18% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs (18% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring (18% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (47% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (59% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.99% fail on Anti-roll bars (89% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.022% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0088% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0088% fail on Linkage (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.31% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings (31% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0066% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0044% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.057% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0088% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.024% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0022% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.011% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0044% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0022% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0022% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0022% fail on Levelling valve
    • 0.0022% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 5.5% fail on Brakes (30% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (83% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.83% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.83% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.011% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (68% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0088% fail on Cable
        • 0.0022% fail on Lever
    • 0.82% fail on Brake performance (46% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (45% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.088% fail on Service brake imbalance (40% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.0022% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0044% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (58% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance (58% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Rbt (58% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.095% fail on Parking brake performance (55% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.0022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0044% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.095% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (47% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake imbalance (61% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0044% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0022% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0022% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.062% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.32% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (60% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.064% fail on Parking brake control (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Electronic parking brake (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Lever (97% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.044% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0088% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.029% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Pedal (52% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0088% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0066% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0044% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (25% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (25% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (36% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.051% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.018% fail on View to rear (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Mirrors (68% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.011% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (6.6% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (14% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Size/type (70% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 3.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (74% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Direction indicators (31% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Flashing type (31% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Side repeaters (69% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Individual direction indicators (42% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0044% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (25% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Headlamps (68% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp (67% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Headlamp levelling device (64% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (91% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.22% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (62% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Electrical equipment (42% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Battery(ies) (90% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Horn (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0066% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.031% fail on Reversing lamps (71% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Reversing lamps (72% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.020% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0066% fail on Rear reflectors (82% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0022% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0022% fail on Switch
    • 0.0022% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0022% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0022% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.84% fail on Compression ignition (44% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (77% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0066% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0066% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.64% fail on Spark ignition (23% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions (61% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Emissions not tested (51% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0022% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0022% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.0022% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.049% fail on Noise suppression (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Sound deadening material
    • 0.037% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0022% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0022% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.54% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts (80% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0022% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0066% fail on Prop shafts (82% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0066% fail on Joints
    • 0.12% fail on Exhaust system (76% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Body
      • 0.055% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0066% fail on Panel
      • 0.0022% fail on Body condition
    • 0.042% fail on Doors (54% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0022% fail on Catch
      • 0.0044% fail on Front passenger's door (84% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0044% fail on Door condition (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Fuel system (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Tank
      • 0.0022% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0022% fail on System
    • 0.024% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0088% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.018% fail on Bumpers (64% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0088% fail on Towbar (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Other towbar components (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0022% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0022% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.50% fail on Steering (37% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Steering linkage components (34% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Track rod end (36% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0044% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0022% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0022% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.035% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.033% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0022% fail on Operation
    • 0.0044% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0044% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0022% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0022% fail on Operation
    • 0.0022% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0022% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.30% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (33% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
      • 0.0022% fail on Requirements
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0022% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0022% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.022% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0022% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0022% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0022% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0022% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

  • Nissan Qashqai (2014 - 2021)
    Comfortable to drive with a robust interior, good engines, popularity means lots of choice on the used market.
  • 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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