Nissan Qashqai MOT Results

Registered in 2017
88.0% pass rate
from 60,266 tests in 2021
(7.4% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Qashqai is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.1% fail on Visibility (12% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (18% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.053% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.053% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0083% fail on View to rear (71% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Mirrors (70% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0017% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0017% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres (18% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Condition (21% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (13% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Size/type (67% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Brakes (20% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (33% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (38% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (38% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.35% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.0017% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0017% fail on Cable
    • 0.46% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance (21% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (22% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.066% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.076% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (39% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.040% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.038% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.038% fail on Rbt
          • 0.035% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.015% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (75% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Electronic stability control (81% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Anti-lock braking system (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.037% fail on Parking brake control (53% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Electronic parking brake (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.017% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0066% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.018% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.013% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0017% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.0017% fail on Pedal
  • 1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (14% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (85% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.28% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters (37% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Individual direction indicators (56% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0017% fail on Switch
    • 0.13% fail on Headlamps (74% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp (72% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Headlamp levelling device (72% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0017% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.068% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.041% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Horn
      • 0.0033% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0017% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.066% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (76% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (68% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0066% fail on Reversing lamps (81% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Reversing lamps (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0066% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 0.81% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Spark ignition (43% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (29% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0100% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0033% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0017% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.36% fail on Compression ignition (68% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (79% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0066% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0017% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0017% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.0066% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0050% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0017% fail on Sound deadening material
    • 0.0050% fail on Fluid leaks (77% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.39% fail on Suspension (56% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension arms (48% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0033% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.12% fail on Springs (66% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Coil springs (66% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Coil spring (67% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0050% fail on Mounting
    • 0.056% fail on Shock absorbers (45% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage ball joints (73% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0017% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.032% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0017% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0017% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0083% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0017% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0050% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0033% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0017% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.0017% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0017% fail on Sub-frame
  • 0.26% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.15% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
    • 0.032% fail on Body
      • 0.028% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0033% fail on Panel
    • 0.028% fail on Transmission (72% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Drive shafts (71% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Joints (70% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.012% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0100% fail on Fuel system (64% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0033% fail on Hose
    • 0.0083% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0050% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0017% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0017% fail on Chassis condition
  • 0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (36% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
      • 0.0017% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0017% fail on Requirements
    • 0.032% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
    • 0.027% fail on Condition (53% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle (40% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates (40% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.038% fail on Steering (75% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Steering linkage components (66% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Track rod end (64% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0033% fail on Steering gear (86% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0033% fail on Steering rack (86% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.0050% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0033% fail on Anchorages (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0017% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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