2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Nissan Qashqai MOT pass rate and common faults

59,036 MOT tests in 2024. 79.6% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time79.6%
Failed or needed repairs20.4%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 59,036 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    3,099 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    1,662 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    709 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    793 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.5%
  2. Brakes6.5%
  3. Suspension5.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  5. Lights & electrics3.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  7. Steering0.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick17.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 Nissan Qashqai?

In 2024, 79.6% of 2017 Nissan Qashqai cars passed their MOT first time, across 59,036 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Nissan Qashqai?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Nissan Qashqai reliable at MOT time?

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