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Nissan Kit vs Nissan Qashqai: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Nissan Kit
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Nissan Qashqai
77%
MOT pass rate · 608,070 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Kit (67%) and Nissan Qashqai (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Nissan Kit Nissan Qashqai
MOT pass rate 67% 77% ✓
MOT failure rate 33% 23% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 ✓ 2.0
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 101,258 mi 85,126 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 608,070

Most common faults

Nissan Kit

  1. Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
  2. Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  3. Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  5. Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  6. Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nissan Qashqai

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Nissan Kit (67%) and Nissan Qashqai (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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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.