2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Nissan Qashqai MOT pass rate and common faults

43,632 MOT tests in 2024. 67.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time67.5%
Failed or needed repairs32.5%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 43,632 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    2,252 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    1,995 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.6%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension21.7%
  2. Brakes8.1%
  3. Tyres7.4%
  4. Lights & electrics6.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  6. Steering3.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  8. Body & chassis1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.5%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2014 Nissan Qashqai?

In 2024, 67.5% of 2014 Nissan Qashqai cars passed their MOT first time, across 43,632 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Nissan Qashqai?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Nissan Qashqai reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).