2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Infiniti Q30 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,525 MOT tests in 2024. 81.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time81.9%
Failed or needed repairs18.1%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,525 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    97 marked dangerous
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    58 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%
  7. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.8%
  8. Position lamp: not working0.8%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics6.2%
  2. Tyres5.4%
  3. Suspension4.7%
  4. Brakes4.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Infiniti Q30?

In 2024, 81.9% of 2017 Infiniti Q30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,525 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Infiniti Q30?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Infiniti Q30 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).