2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Nissan Qashqai MOT pass rate and common faults

57,573 MOT tests in 2024. 75.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time75.7%
Failed or needed repairs24.3%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 57,573 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    3,066 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    2,048 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.9%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.4%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension10.3%
  2. Brakes6.8%
  3. Tyres6.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  5. Lights & electrics3.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  7. Steering2.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.5%

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 2016 Nissan Qashqai?

In 2024, 75.7% of 2016 Nissan Qashqai cars passed their MOT first time, across 57,573 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Nissan Qashqai?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Nissan Qashqai reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).