What are the main MOT differences between Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Tucson?

The Nissan Qashqai has a 27.7% overall MOT failure rate (2,299,249 tests) while the Hyundai Tucson has 16.3% (499,037 tests). The top failure area for the Nissan Qashqai is suspension, while for the Hyundai Tucson it is brakes.

Should I buy a Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai Tucson?

From an MOT reliability standpoint, the Hyundai Tucson has a lower failure rate. However, MOT pass rates are just one factor — also consider insurance costs, fuel economy, running costs and personal preference. Use AutoSafe's free prediction tool to check a specific vehicle by registration.

Nissan Qashqai vs Hyundai Tucson — MOT Failure Rate Comparison

Q: Which is more reliable, Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai Tucson?

Based on 2,798,286 MOT tests, the Hyundai Tucson is more reliable with a 11.5 percentage point lower failure rate. The Nissan Qashqai has a 27.7% failure rate while the Hyundai Tucson has 16.3%.

Nissan Qashqai

27.7%

failure rate from 2,299,249 tests

0.3pp below UK avg (28%)

Hyundai Tucson

16.3%

failure rate from 499,037 tests

11.7pp below UK avg (28%)

Verdict: The Hyundai Tucson is more reliable based on MOT data, with a 11.5 percentage point lower failure rate than the Nissan Qashqai.

Failure Rate by Vehicle Age

How the Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Tucson compare across different age groups:

Age	Nissan Qashqai	Hyundai Tucson	Difference
0-2 years	8.7%	11.2%	Nissan Qashqai +2.5pp
3-5 years	13.1%	13.8%	Nissan Qashqai +0.7pp
6-10 years	27.6%	18.7%	Hyundai Tucson +8.9pp
11-15 years	51.6%	43.3%	Hyundai Tucson +8.3pp
15+ years	56.4%	49.1%	Hyundai Tucson +7.3pp

Component Risk Comparison

Side-by-side breakdown of which MOT failure areas each model is weaker in:

Nissan Qashqai Component Hyundai Tucson

5.6%

Suspension

1.1%

4.7%

Lamps & Electrics

1.6%

3.6%

Brakes

2.7%

Tyres

2.1%

2.5%

Steering

0.4%

2.4%

Visibility

2.2%

1.9%

Body & Chassis

0.4%

Component	Nissan Qashqai	Hyundai Tucson	Better
Suspension	5.6%	1.1%	Hyundai Tucson
Lamps & Electrics	4.7%	1.6%	Hyundai Tucson
Brakes	3.6%	2.7%	Hyundai Tucson
Tyres	2.7%	2.1%	Hyundai Tucson
Steering	2.5%	0.4%	Hyundai Tucson
Visibility	2.4%	2.2%	Hyundai Tucson
Body & Chassis	1.9%	0.4%	Hyundai Tucson

Which Is More Reliable: Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai Tucson?

Based on official DVSA MOT test records covering 2,798,286 tests between these two models, the Hyundai Tucson comes out ahead with a 11.5 percentage point lower overall failure rate. The Hyundai Tucson fails 16.3% of the time compared to the Nissan Qashqai's 27.7%.

However, the gap between these models varies by vehicle age. Younger examples of both models tend to have more similar pass rates, while differences can become more pronounced as vehicles age and accumulate wear. Component-level data shows each model has different weak spots — the Nissan Qashqai's top risk area is suspension while the Hyundai Tucson's is brakes. Knowing your model's specific weaknesses helps you target pre-MOT checks where they matter most.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only age/mileage combinations with 100+ tests are included. Component risks represent the probability of failure in each specific area. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK. Comparisons are based on aggregate statistics and individual vehicle condition will vary.

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