2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Nissan Qashqai MOT pass rate and common faults

30,518 MOT tests in 2024. 89.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.9%
Failed or needed repairs10.1%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 30,518 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    717 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    369 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    141 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    65 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.1%
  2. Brakes2.7%
  3. Lights & electrics2.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Suspension0.2%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.7%

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: 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 2021 Nissan Qashqai?

In 2024, 89.9% of 2021 Nissan Qashqai cars passed their MOT first time, across 30,518 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Nissan Qashqai?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Nissan Qashqai reliable at MOT time?

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