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Nissan Qashqai MOT Results

Registered in 2013
67.8% pass rate
from 46,204 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Qashqai is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.9% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0065% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.65% fail on Springs (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Coil springs (82% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Coil spring (82% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Mounting
    • 0.47% fail on Wheel bearings (77% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.084% fail on Sub-frames (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0087% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0022% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.015% fail on Shock absorbers (96% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0022% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0043% fail on Axles (95% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (94% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0043% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (71% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0022% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (14% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (78% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Direction indicators (72% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Flashing type (72% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Individual direction indicators (64% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.100% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on All direction indicators (59% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0043% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.097% fail on Battery(ies) (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Horn (44% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0043% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.067% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.065% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0022% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.065% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.019% fail on Hazard warning (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Switch (69% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 7.9% fail on Brakes (54% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (89% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Brake pads (89% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Brake linings (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0043% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Lever
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance (60% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0043% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0022% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0022% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt (32% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake performance (35% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0022% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0087% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0043% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0043% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.29% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (64% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (39% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0043% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0022% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.087% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.54% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Anti-lock braking system (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control (28% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Lever (50% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.022% fail on Pedal (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses (65% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.022% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.011% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.0065% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0065% fail on Other components
    • 0.0022% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0022% fail on Servos
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility (33% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers (49% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (17% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear (50% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors (54% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.076% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.011% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.011% fail on Bonnet (67% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres (8.7% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth (8.5% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Size/type (44% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 3.1% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0043% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0022% fail on Other components
        • 0.0022% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0022% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.0022% fail on Linkages
    • 0.043% fail on Steering gear (44% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Steering rack (43% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Operation
    • 0.017% fail on Steering play
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0065% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0043% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0022% fail on Operation
    • 0.0043% fail on Electronic power steering (80% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (53% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (57% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (57% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0043% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.030% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.030% fail on Joints
    • 0.13% fail on Exhaust system (83% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.100% fail on Doors
      • 0.050% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.050% fail on Door condition
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.035% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0022% fail on Hinge
      • 0.015% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.095% fail on Engine mounting (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Bracket (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Body (64% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Other body component (97% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Panel
    • 0.045% fail on Undertray (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Fuel system (58% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Tank (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Hose
    • 0.022% fail on Bumpers (65% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0087% fail on Seats (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Driver's seat (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0043% fail on Load security
      • 0.0043% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0022% fail on Tailgate condition
        • 0.0022% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.0022% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0022% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0022% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0022% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0022% fail on Chassis condition
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (13% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (15% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Compression ignition (36% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (62% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0043% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0043% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0022% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0087% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0065% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0043% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.56% fail on Spark ignition (46% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (20% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions (72% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Emissions not tested (84% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.050% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0065% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0043% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.041% fail on Noise suppression (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (87% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
      • 0.0065% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0022% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0022% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels (51% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment (91% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0043% fail on Condition (94% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0022% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0022% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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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