Nissan Qashqai: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 8.0% of Nissan Qashqai MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2007, 2009 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 74,619 | 21.1% |
| 2008 | 98,746 | 20.2% |
| 2009 | 165,623 | 20.6% |
| 2010 | 217,849 | 16.5% |
| 2011 | 230,063 | 13.7% |
| 2012 | 275,271 | 14.1% |
| 2017 | 339,002 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 265,233 | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 222,409 | 1.8% |
Methodology & source. 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.