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Nissan Qashqai reliability by build year

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At a glance

Nissan Qashqai built around 2018: more dangerous faults than average

Testers find a dangerous fault on Nissan Qashqais built around 2018 more often than on similar cars the same age. Look closely at the brakes on any car you view.

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Key figure

7% of MOT tests on Nissan Qashqais built around 2018 found a fault the tester marked as dangerous, against 5% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Nissan Qashqais built around 2018 involves the brakes.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Nissan Qashqai's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Qashqai's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Qashqai Mk3 (J12)

Mk3 (J12) (2021-present)

Average
PETROLDIESELHYBRID ELECTRIC

11.4% fail rate, built around 2021 (4 years old)

Fails as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 9 MOTs, 11.4%)

From 21,123 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Qashqai Mk2 (J11)

Mk2 (J11) (2014-2020)

Average
PETROLDIESEL

18.1% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 63,660 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Qashqai Mk1 (J10)

Mk1 (J10) (2007-2013)

Poor
PETROLDIESEL

34.1% fail rate, built around 2013 (12 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 26.3%)

From 25,139 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Nissan Qashqai.

See every build year for the Nissan Qashqai

Side-by-side

Nissan Qashqai generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk3 (J12) (2021-present)
Average
Average11.4%built around 2021 (4 years old)from 21,123 MOT tests at this age
Mk2 (J11) (2014-2020)
Average
Average18.1%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 63,660 MOT tests at this age
Mk1 (J10) (2007-2013)
Poor
Poor34.1%built around 2013 (12 years old)from 25,139 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Qashqai, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Nissan Qashqai fail rate by age

This chart combines every Nissan Qashqai ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
42,8299.4%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
36,29411.3%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
44,07912.6%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
56,65015.7%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
63,66018.1%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
73,92120.6%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
74,06123.2%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
68,90325.0%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
60,78729.3%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
62,94033.3%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
52,53034.7%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
44,17435.7%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
36,24637.2%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
21,63437.9%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
14,75138.0%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
5,62936.4%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 17 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Nissan Qashqai stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Nissan models

5th of 9

5th lowest fail rate of 9 Nissan models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the middle third

Against other SUVs

69th of 89

69th lowest fail rate of 89 SUVs with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

Close to the middle third

Against the UK average

18.1%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Nissan Qashqais

These issues come from 7-year-old Nissan Qashqais, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    18.7%
    Advisory: 13,298Fail: 2,519 (16% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    16.9%
    Advisory: 14,263Fail: 1,474 (9% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    15.2%
    Advisory: 12,962Fail: 1,461 (10% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    11.5%
    Advisory: 9,341Fail: 1,435 (13% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    9.6%
    Advisory: 8,319Fail: 120 (1% of the times it was found)

Based on 63,660 MOT tests on 7-year-old Nissan Qashqais, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Nissan Qashqais notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Tyres38%
  2. Suspension + Tyres30%
  3. Brakes + Suspension25%
  4. Other + Tyres17%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 19,964 MOT tests on Nissan Qashqai cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

91%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

26 recalls in all

25 of the 26 Nissan Qashqai recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 25 recalls

Top concerns

  • Qashqai J12 lithium ion battery
  • Qashqai (J12) fuel pipe
  • Juke (F16) Qashqai (J12) and leaf (ZE1) VIN scan

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Volkswagen T-Roc

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.9%
    Dangerous
    3.9%

    Lower fail rate: 9.6%, against 18.1% for the Nissan Qashqai, both built around 2018.

    9,233 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    2.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 7.6%, against 18.1% for the Nissan Qashqai, both built around 2018.

    1,815 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Skoda Karoq

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4.3%

    Lower fail rate: 10.3%, against 18.1% for the Nissan Qashqai, both built around 2018.

    8,610 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Lexus NX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    2.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.4%

    Lower fail rate: 9.5%, against 18.1% for the Nissan Qashqai, both built around 2018.

    4,706 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Nissan Qashqai across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. It has the 5th lowest fail rate of 9 Nissan models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 63,660 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Nissan Qashqai ever sold: 759,088 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 63,660 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.