2014 Nissan Qashqai · 148,500 MOT tests
2014 Nissan Qashqai reliability
2014 Nissan Qashqais fail 28.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 15 Qashqai years (148,500 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Qashqais: 30.4%)
- 28.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Qashqais: 30.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 73,906
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 148,500
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 13.5% of tests fail here (61% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Nissan Qashqai
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13.5%
- Brakes6.2%
- Tyres6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Lights and electrics4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
- Steering2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.28%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.52%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.35%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.7%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.75%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.64%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.85%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.87%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.88%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.62%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.42%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Nissan Qashqai reliable?
2014 Nissan Qashqais fail 28.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 15 Qashqai years (148,500 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Nissan Qashqai MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.28% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.52% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Nissan Qashqai have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Nissan Qashqai shows 73,906 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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