2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Nissan Qashqai MOT pass rate and common faults

32,577 MOT tests in 2024. 89.7% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.7%
Failed or needed repairs10.3%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 32,577 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    702 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    392 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    214 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    98 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  3. Brakes2.8%
  4. Lights & electrics2.1%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Nissan Qashqai?

In 2024, 89.7% of 2020 Nissan Qashqai cars passed their MOT first time, across 32,577 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Nissan Qashqai?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Nissan Qashqai reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).