What are the common problems with the 0-2 year old Nissan Qashqai?

The top failure areas for the 0-2-year-old Nissan Qashqai are: Tyres (1.3% risk), Visibility (1.2% risk), Lamps & Electrics (1.2% risk).

Nissan Qashqai MOT Failure Rate — 0-2 Years Old

Q: Is a 0-2 year old Nissan Qashqai reliable?

Based on 147,008 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Nissan Qashqai has a 8.7% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

8.7%

MOT failure rate for 0-2-year-old Nissan Qashqai vehicles

Based on 147,008 MOT tests

19.3pp below the UK average (28%)

This model is exceptionally reliable for its age. Only 8.7% of Nissan Qashqai vehicles in this age bracket fail their MOT.

Component Risk Breakdown (0-2 Years)

Which parts of a 0-2-year-old Nissan Qashqai are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Tyres 1.3%

Visibility 1.2%

Lamps & Electrics 1.2%

Brakes 0.8%

Suspension 0.1%

Body & Chassis 0.1%

Steering 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Nissan Qashqai MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	8.7%	147,008	Tyres
3-5 years	13.1%	629,669	Tyres
6-10 years	27.6%	1,018,943	Suspension
11-15 years	51.6%	479,569	Suspension
15+ years	56.4%	24,060	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 0-2 year old Nissan Qashqai reliable?

Yes. Based on 147,008 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Nissan Qashqai vehicles have a 8.7% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 0-2 year old Nissan Qashqai?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Tyres — 1.3% failure risk
Visibility — 1.2% failure risk
Lamps & Electrics — 1.2% failure risk

How can I prepare my Nissan Qashqai for its MOT?

For a 0-2-year-old Nissan Qashqai, focus on: (1) Tyres — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 0-2-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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