2021 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem T Mhev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,494 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem T Mhev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 92.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.1%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.5% | 124 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.7% | 95 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.4% | 84 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 63 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 25 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.3% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 112 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 91 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 88 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 59 |
| 5 | Washers | 30 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 16 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.8% | 868 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.0% | 488 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.1% | 282 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 124 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 35 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 13 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,023 | 5.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,337 | 10.0% |
| 60-90k | 122 | 9.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 3,284 | 7.2% |
| Petrol | 209 | 9.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,683 | 5.9% |
| 2025 | 1,801 | 8.8% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Qashqai Acenta Prem T Mhev Cvt
Before buying a 2021 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem T Mhev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 3.5% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (3.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (2.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (2.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem T Mhev Cvts pass their MOT?
92.6% of the 3,494 2021 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem T Mhev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem T Mhev Cvt?
Visibility, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by tyres (2.7%).
Does the 2021 Qashqai Acenta Prem T Mhev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.5% in the 0-30k band to 9.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,494 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.