2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Nissan Qashqai MOT pass rate and common faults

55,243 MOT tests in 2024. 72.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time72.0%
Failed or needed repairs28.0%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 55,243 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    2,925 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    2,228 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.4%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.6%
  2. Brakes7.3%
  3. Tyres7.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  5. Lights & electrics4.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  7. Steering2.5%
  8. Body & chassis1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.1%

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 2015 Nissan Qashqai?

In 2024, 72.0% of 2015 Nissan Qashqai cars passed their MOT first time, across 55,243 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Nissan Qashqai?

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

Is the 2015 Nissan Qashqai reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).