2013 Nissan Qashqai · 152,545 MOT tests
2013 Nissan Qashqai reliability
2013 Nissan Qashqais fail 40.6% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 15 Qashqai years (152,545 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Qashqais: 30.4%)
- 40.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Qashqais: 30.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 79,787
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 152,545
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.7% of tests fail here (338% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Nissan Qashqai
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.2%
- Suspension16.1%
- Brakes10.3%
- Steering9.7%
- Tyres5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Body, chassis and structure5.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.9%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.34%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 6.06%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.99%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.83%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.66%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.75%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.18%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.13%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (6.67%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Nissan Qashqai reliable?
2013 Nissan Qashqais fail 40.6% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 15 Qashqai years (152,545 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Nissan Qashqai MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.9% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (6.34% of tests), position lamp not working (6.06% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Nissan Qashqai have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Nissan Qashqai shows 79,787 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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