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Nissan Qashqai MOT Results

Registered in 2009
46.0% pass rate
from 25,960 tests in 2021
(41% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Qashqai is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (90% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 20% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 13% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Suspension arm (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (24% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover (32% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage (58% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (83% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0077% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Springs (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs (69% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring (70% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Mounting
      • 0.085% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Sub-frame (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (97% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings (60% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Other suspension component (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Other suspension component (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0077% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (61% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Shock absorbers (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Macpherson strut (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.023% fail on Axles (89% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Axle
      • 0.012% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (94% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Stop lamp (52% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp (33% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.054% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (18% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim (14% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators (16% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type (16% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters (57% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.81% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (23% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp (23% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp (23% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Electrical equipment (71% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Horn (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.069% fail on Electrical wiring (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps (80% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps (77% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.012% fail on Switch
      • 0.0077% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.13% fail on Hazard warning (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Switch (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0039% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0039% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 12% fail on Transmission (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 12% fail on Drive shafts (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 12% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Flexible couplings (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Drive shaft (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Prop shafts (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (37% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Doors (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on Catch
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Hinge (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on Catch
      • 0.039% fail on Other passenger's door (62% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Catch (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Engine mounting (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Engine mounting condition (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Bracket (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Hose
      • 0.015% fail on Pipe
      • 0.012% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (91% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on System
    • 0.16% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.092% fail on Other body component
      • 0.023% fail on Panel
    • 0.092% fail on Seats
      • 0.085% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0077% fail on Passenger's seat (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.054% fail on Sub-frame (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Sub-frame condition (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on Strengthening plate (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (64% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.019% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.012% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.027% fail on Bumpers (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Chassis
      • 0.015% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0039% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0039% fail on Safety device
    • 0.0039% fail on Load security
      • 0.0039% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0039% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0039% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0039% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0039% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 14% fail on Steering (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 14% fail on Steering linkage components (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 14% fail on Track rod end (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0077% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0077% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0039% fail on Other components
        • 0.0039% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.17% fail on Steering gear (47% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack (45% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Steering play
      • 0.073% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.019% fail on Power steering (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Operation (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0039% fail on Other components
    • 0.0039% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0039% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0039% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0039% fail on Universal joint
  • 12% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (98% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Brake pads (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Brake linings (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.062% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (50% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Cable (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Lever
        • 0.0039% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance (19% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (46% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (67% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0039% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0039% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.050% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Decelerometer (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (12% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (13% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (22% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0039% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0039% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0039% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance (26% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0077% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0077% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0039% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.77% fail on Rigid brake pipes (21% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.32% fail on Lever
      • 0.0039% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.23% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Electronic stability control (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses (70% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (72% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.054% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0077% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0039% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.023% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
      • 0.0039% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0039% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.012% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.012% fail on Servos
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility (17% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Washers (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers (12% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0077% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.039% fail on Bonnet (75% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth (32% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (41% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type (36% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 4.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.34% fail on Condition
      • 0.031% fail on Requirements
      • 0.015% fail on Prescribed areas (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0039% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (38% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (39% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (51% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (37% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Catalyst emissions (65% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested (52% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0077% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0039% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0039% fail on NOx sensor
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition (18% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.43% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (42% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.042% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.035% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.023% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0077% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0077% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0077% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks (50% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Engine oil leaks (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0039% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.069% fail on Noise suppression (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.91% fail on Road Wheels (88% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Attachment (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0039% fail on Hubs
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0077% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0039% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.0039% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0039% fail on Doors
      • 0.0039% fail on Emergency exits
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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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