2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Nissan Qashqai MOT pass rate and common faults

39,775 MOT tests in 2024. 50.8% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time50.8%
Failed or needed repairs49.2%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 39,775 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working7.8%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.0%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
    2,310 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    2,268 marked dangerous
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension32.4%
  2. Lights & electrics28.7%
  3. Brakes19.5%
  4. Steering12.9%
  5. Body & chassis9.4%
  6. Tyres7.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2012 Nissan Qashqai?

In 2024, 50.8% of 2012 Nissan Qashqai cars passed their MOT first time, across 39,775 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Nissan Qashqai?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Nissan Qashqai reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).