2020 Nissan Qashqai · 55,771 MOT tests
2020 Nissan Qashqai reliability
2020 Nissan Qashqais fail 9.5% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 15 Qashqai years (55,771 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Qashqais: 30.4%)
- 9.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Qashqais: 30.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 27,159
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 55,771
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 2.2% of tests fail here (11% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Nissan Qashqai
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Brakes2.2%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Suspension0.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.5%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.21%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.8%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.67%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.49%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.41%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.4%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.89%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.28%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.44%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Nissan Qashqai reliable?
2020 Nissan Qashqais fail 9.5% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 15 Qashqai years (55,771 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Nissan Qashqai MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.5% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.21% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Nissan Qashqai have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Nissan Qashqai shows 27,159 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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