Nissan Hardbody vs Nissan Qashqai: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Hardbody
68%
MOT pass rate · 22 vehicles
Nissan Qashqai
77%
MOT pass rate · 608,070 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Qashqai is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Hardbody | Nissan Qashqai |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.6 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 167,051 mi | 85,126 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 22 | 608,070 |
Most common faults
Nissan Hardbody
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nissan Qashqai
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Qashqai is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.