Nissan Qashqai

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 16 model years from 1,004,461 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

77%

Total Tests

1,004,461

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (94%)

Years Covered

About the Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai was MOT tested 1,004,461 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 16 model years (2006 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 29,539 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 29 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Nissan Qashqais pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 19 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 102,518 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 25,317 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the Qashqai is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Nissan models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1332cc)

£1,401

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,856

Per month£155/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Nissan Qashqai?

vs average of all models-5% (82% avg)

vs Nissan brand average-4% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread29 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Nissan Qashqai by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	94%	29,539	25,317 mi
2020	93%	52,321	30,566 mi
2019	90%	84,509	39,147 mi
2018	87%	78,522	48,824 mi
2017	86%	100,176	56,544 mi
2016	83%	99,081	65,909 mi
2015	81%	98,430	75,508 mi
2014	78%	81,095	84,245 mi
2013	72%	84,989	90,062 mi
2012	70%	77,840	98,670 mi
2011	69%	65,488	105,763 mi
2010	67%	60,994	113,482 mi
2009	65%	45,532	117,133 mi
2008	65%	26,413	120,479 mi
2007	66%	19,479	121,637 mi
2006	64%	53	102,518 mi

Questions about the Nissan Qashqai

Is the Nissan Qashqai reliable?

Across its 16 model years in our data (2006 to 2021), the Nissan Qashqai averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 1,004,461 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.

Which year Nissan Qashqai has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Nissan Qashqai has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 65%, a 29 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.