2019 Nissan Qashqai — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 222,409 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Nissan Qashqai, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.8% was in line with the average for mid-size SUVs of a similar age (90.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.8% in the 150k+ group versus 5.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.6% | 7,907 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.1% | 6,936 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.0% | 6,574 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 3,975 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 2,944 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 1,862 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 6,702 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 6,492 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 3,133 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 2,770 |
| 5 | Washers | 2,068 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 1,639 |
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 | 22.5% | 50,069 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.9% | 39,894 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.8% | 17,280 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.1% | 9,127 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.2% | 7,187 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.8% | 1,838 |
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 | 100,301 | 5.5% |
| 30-60k | 100,146 | 11.5% |
| 60-90k | 18,998 | 15.6% |
| 90-120k | 2,470 | 17.3% |
| 120-150k | 391 | 16.4% |
| 150k+ | 95 | 16.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 141,570 | 8.4% |
| Diesel | 80,839 | 10.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,248 | 5.2% |
| 2022 | 54,924 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | 54,812 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 54,612 | 10.4% |
| 2025 | 55,813 | 12.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Qashqai
Before buying a 2019 Nissan Qashqai, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.6% 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.
- Visibility (3.1% 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.
- Brakes (3.0% 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 2019 Nissan Qashqais pass their MOT?
90.8% of the 222,409 2019 Nissan Qashqai MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Nissan Qashqai?
Tyres, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by visibility (3.1%).
Does the 2019 Qashqai get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.5% in the 0-30k band to 16.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 222,409 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.