2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Nissan Qashqai MOT pass rate and common faults

46,704 MOT tests in 2024. 82.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time82.3%
Failed or needed repairs17.8%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 46,704 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    2,360 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    1,159 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    490 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    585 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.1%
  2. Brakes6.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  4. Suspension2.8%
  5. Lights & electrics2.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick18.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%

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 Nissan Qashqai?

In 2024, 82.3% of 2018 Nissan Qashqai cars passed their MOT first time, across 46,704 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Nissan Qashqai?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Nissan Qashqai reliable at MOT time?

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