2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Infiniti Q50 MOT pass rate and common faults

268 MOT tests in 2024. 82.1% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time82.1%
Failed or needed repairs17.9%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 268 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.0%
    26 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    15 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    6 marked dangerous
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.5%
  5. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing1.5%
  6. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.1%
    3 marked dangerous
  7. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.7%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes13.4%
  2. Tyres6.3%
  3. Lights & electrics2.6%
  4. Suspension2.2%
  5. Wheels1.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn10.1%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%

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 2018 Infiniti Q50?

In 2024, 82.1% of 2018 Infiniti Q50 cars passed their MOT first time, across 268 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Infiniti Q50?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2018 Infiniti Q50 reliable at MOT time?

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