2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Nissan Qashqai MOT pass rate and common faults

44,972 MOT tests in 2024. 55.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time55.1%
Failed or needed repairs44.9%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 44,972 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.2%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
    2,447 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    2,320 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension24.6%
  2. Lights & electrics23.7%
  3. Brakes16.9%
  4. Steering13.6%
  5. Body & chassis7.3%
  6. Tyres6.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.6%

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 2013 Nissan Qashqai?

In 2024, 55.1% of 2013 Nissan Qashqai cars passed their MOT first time, across 44,972 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 2013 Nissan Qashqai reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).