2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Infiniti Q30 MOT pass rate and common faults

187 MOT tests in 2024. 88.2% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time88.2%
Failed or needed repairs11.8%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 187 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    4 marked dangerous
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    2 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    5 marked dangerous
  7. Side repeaters: not working1.1%
  8. Side repeaters: lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.4%
  2. Lights & electrics5.9%
  3. Brakes2.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  5. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible3.7%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2019 Infiniti Q30?

In 2024, 88.2% of 2019 Infiniti Q30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 187 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Infiniti Q30?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Infiniti Q30 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).