2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Nissan Qashqai MOT pass rate and common faults

49,553 MOT tests in 2024. 85.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time85.7%
Failed or needed repairs14.3%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 49,553 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    1,861 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    914 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    471 marked dangerous
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    313 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.8%
  2. Brakes4.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  4. Lights & electrics2.0%
  5. Suspension1.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.0%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 Nissan Qashqai?

In 2024, 85.7% of 2019 Nissan Qashqai cars passed their MOT first time, across 49,553 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Nissan Qashqai?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Nissan Qashqai reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).