Nissan Qashqai MOT Results

Registered in 2016
84.5% pass rate
from 58,640 tests in 2021
(3.1% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Qashqai is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.6% fail on Visibility (42% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (55% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (25% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.039% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0017% fail on Window
    • 0.0085% fail on View to rear (76% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Mirrors (75% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0051% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0034% fail on Bonnet (81% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (64% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (83% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads (84% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.45% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0034% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.52% fail on Brake performance (29% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (24% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (25% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (28% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.072% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0085% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0068% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (44% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0017% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.053% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.051% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.048% fail on Parking brake performance (51% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance (45% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.038% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (89% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-lock braking system (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Electronic stability control (92% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.046% fail on Parking brake control (59% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Electronic parking brake (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.014% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.010% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0085% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (67% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0068% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (92% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Pedal (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0017% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres (10% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition (26% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Size/type (61% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (78% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Direction indicators (20% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Flashing type (20% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters (33% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0034% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.16% fail on Headlamps (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp (76% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Headlamp levelling device (70% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.048% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Horn
      • 0.0085% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0017% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.053% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (72% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Reversing lamps (66% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Reversing lamps (65% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0068% fail on Rear reflectors (74% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Suspension (49% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Suspension arms (26% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Pins and bushes (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.31% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Springs (86% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Coil springs (86% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Coil spring (86% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0017% fail on Mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0068% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0034% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0017% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0017% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.038% fail on Wheel bearings (56% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0085% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0017% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.0085% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0085% fail on Other suspension component (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0017% fail on Axles
      • 0.0017% fail on Axle
    • 0.0017% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0017% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (22% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (24% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Spark ignition (32% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (35% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Catalyst emissions (51% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0068% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0034% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0017% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0017% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.38% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (39% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (80% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0034% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0017% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.015% fail on Noise suppression (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0085% fail on Fluid leaks (72% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Engine oil leaks (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0017% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0017% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Body
      • 0.029% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0068% fail on Panel
    • 0.029% fail on Doors
      • 0.024% fail on Front passenger's door (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Other passenger's door (73% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Door condition
    • 0.020% fail on Exhaust system (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.010% fail on Seats
      • 0.010% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0034% fail on Fuel system (92% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0017% fail on Tank
      • 0.0017% fail on Pipe
    • 0.0017% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0017% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0017% fail on Load security
      • 0.0017% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0017% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0017% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.017% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle (27% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates (27% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (48% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts (26% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
      • 0.0017% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0017% fail on Requirements
    • 0.026% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.11% fail on Steering (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Steering linkage components (59% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Track rod end (58% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.017% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0017% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0017% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0017% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.0017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0017% fail on Anchorages
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