MOT reliability

Nissan Qasqai

Q: Is the Nissan Qasqai reliable?

Across 2 Nissan Qasqai vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Nissan Qasqai?

The typical Nissan Qasqai in our data has covered around 148,811 miles.

2 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed

67%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Nissan Qasqai vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Qasqai has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 148,811 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

9,555

Avg miles / year

1.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Nissan Qasqai problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan Qasqai MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension41%
Brakes32%
Other20%
Lamps & electrical5%
Identification & plates2%
Body & structure2%

Nissan Qasqai pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	1	100%
6	1	100%
7	2	50%
8	1	100%
9	2	50%
11	2	50%
12	1	100%
13	3	67%
14	2	50%
15	1	100%
16	2	50%

Fuel types: Diesel (1), Petrol (1)

Most common Nissan Qasqai MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Qasqai MOT tests:

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
warning light on (2 times)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25 (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)

Nissan Qasqai pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2010	1	19	68%	127,663

Nissan Qasqai reliability FAQ

Across 2 Nissan Qasqai vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan Qasqai MOT issues are: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; warning light on; Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)).

The typical Nissan Qasqai in our data has covered around 148,811 miles.

Compare the Nissan Qasqai

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