Nissan Pulsar visia dci vs Nissan Qashqai: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Pulsar visia dci
87%
MOT pass rate · 113 vehicles
More reliable
Nissan Qashqai
77%
MOT pass rate · 608,070 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Pulsar visia dci is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 77%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Pulsar visia dci | Nissan Qashqai |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87% ✓ | 77% |
| MOT failure rate | 13% ✓ | 23% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 87,928 mi | 85,126 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 113 | 608,070 |
Most common faults
Nissan Pulsar visia dci
No fault breakdown available.
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 Pulsar visia dci is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 77%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Nissan Pulsar visia dci report Full Nissan Qashqai report Most reliable cars
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.