Nissan Qashqai (2020)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 52,321 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£1,853

£154/month

MOT Pass Rate

93%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 12-25

1598cc Petrol

Great Choice

93% pass rate, £1,853/year to run. 11 points above average.

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Petrol1598cc6 years old52,321 tests31k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1598cc)

~42 mpg

£1,398

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Per week£36/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

93% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 11 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Nissan brand average of 81%.

93% of MOT tests on Nissan Qashqais from 2020 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 4 years old. That's based on 52,321 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 30,566 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2020 models900th of 2,554(top half)

Rank among Nissan models88th of 635(top 14%)

vs average of all models+11%(82% avg)

vs 2020 models average+1%(92% avg)

vs Nissan average+12%(81% avg)

Mileage Analysis

30,566

Average miles

29,600

Expected for age

The average 2020 Nissan Qashqai had 30,566 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is in line with the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

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Best Year to Buy?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 65%. The 2020 scores 93%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

Nissan Qashqai by Year

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

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2019 · 1498cc Petrol

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92%

-1%

Vauxhall Corsa

2018 · 1398cc Petrol

£2,003/year

85%

-8%

Ford Kuga

2018 · 1499cc Petrol

£1,853/year

90%

-3%

MINI Cooper

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£1,853/year

92%

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About the 2020 Nissan Qashqai

The 2020 Nissan Qashqai is a small family car. Our records list a 1598cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 52,321 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested models on UK roads. Among all models from 2020, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 30,566 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Nissan Qashqai owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2020 Nissan Qashqai Fuel Costs

The 1598cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 Nissan Qashqai?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,853 (£154/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 93% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Nissan Qashqai 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.

Buying a Used 2020 Nissan Qashqai

At 6 years old, the Nissan Qashqai offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 94%. With 52,321 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

What the 2020 Nissan Qashqai Fails Its MOT On

Share of the 4,051 MOT tests on the 2020 Nissan Qashqai that failed at the first attempt in 2025, next to all cars and vans of the same age.

Tyres30%
Same age: 36%
Brakes28%
Same age: 17% (fails on this more often)
Windscreen, wipers and mirrors28%
Same age: 21% (fails on this more often)
Lights and electrics15%
Same age: 23% (fails on this less often)

DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2025; a test that failed on two areas counts in both. How we count it · Nissan Qashqai reliability, common problems and years to avoid

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Service History

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Running Costs Compared

How the 2020 Nissan Qashqai stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Nissan Qashqai(2020)	93%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same
Vauxhall Corsa(2018)	85%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003+£150
Ford Kuga(2018)	90%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same
MINI Cooper(2018)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2020 Nissan Qashqai

Is the 2020 Nissan Qashqai reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 93% of MOT tests on 2020 Nissan Qashqais ended in a pass, from 52,321 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2020 Nissan Qashqai cost to run?

Our estimate is £1,853 a year (£154 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Nissan Qashqai?

93% of 52,321 MOT tests on the 2020 Nissan Qashqai ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 900th of 2,554 models first registered in 2020 (top half).

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% and the 2008 the lowest at 65%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.

What is the average mileage for a 2020 Nissan Qashqai?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2020 Nissan Qashqai is 30,566 miles, which is in line with the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.