2021 Nissan Qashqai · 11,675 MOT tests
2021 Nissan Qashqai reliability
2021 Nissan Qashqais fail 9.6% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 15 Qashqai years (11,675 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Qashqais: 30.4%)
- 9.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Qashqais: 30.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 24,806
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,675
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 2.3% of tests fail here (33% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Nissan Qashqai
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Brakes2.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Suspension0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.29%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.27%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
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.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.67%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.64%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.35%
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 (5.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.86%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.01%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.8%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.38%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.16%)
Other years
Every Nissan Qashqai year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Nissan Qashqai reliable?
2021 Nissan Qashqais fail 9.6% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 15 Qashqai years (11,675 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Nissan Qashqai MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.29% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.27% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Nissan Qashqai have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Nissan Qashqai shows 24,806 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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