Nissan Qashqai MOT Results

Registered in 2018
89.8% pass rate
from 49,538 tests in 2021
(10% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Qashqai is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (8.3% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (11% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Washers
    • 0.075% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.075% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.014% fail on View to rear
      • 0.014% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0040% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0020% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres (30% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (28% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Tread depth (33% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.0020% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.33% fail on Direction indicators (53% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Flashing type (53% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters (84% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0020% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.13% fail on Headlamps (68% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp (65% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Headlamp levelling device (69% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0020% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (29% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Front fog lamps (94% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Front fog lamps (94% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.022% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Horn
      • 0.0061% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0020% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.030% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (78% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.010% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0040% fail on Reversing lamps (90% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Reversing lamps (90% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0040% fail on Rear reflectors (79% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0040% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0040% fail on Main beam tell-tale (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0020% fail on Daytime running lamps
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (21% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (35% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (39% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (39% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.19% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.19% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.0020% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0020% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.31% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0061% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0040% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0020% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0020% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0020% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.044% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.044% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.0040% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0040% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Electronic stability control (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.010% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0081% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.016% fail on Parking brake control (75% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.010% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (82% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Pedal
    • 0.010% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0040% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0040% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0020% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 0.67% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (60% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Spark ignition (27% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0020% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.33% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0040% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0020% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.0040% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0020% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0020% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0020% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0020% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.29% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Doors (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Front passenger's door (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0081% fail on Door condition
    • 0.044% fail on Body
      • 0.040% fail on Other body component (81% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Panel
    • 0.036% fail on Transmission
      • 0.036% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.036% fail on Joints
    • 0.018% fail on Seats
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0040% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.014% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.010% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0061% fail on Fuel system (80% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0020% fail on System
    • 0.0020% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0020% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.25% fail on Suspension (31% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0020% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.071% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.050% fail on Springs
      • 0.050% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.050% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.022% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.022% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0061% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0061% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0040% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0040% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0020% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0020% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0020% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.21% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (34% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
      • 0.0020% fail on Requirements
    • 0.018% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0020% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0020% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle (39% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates (38% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.091% fail on Attachment
    • 0.024% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.014% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Steering linkage components (76% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Track rod end (72% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0020% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0020% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.0040% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0040% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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