Nissan Qashqai: visibility MOT failures
Visibility was a recorded failure area in 4.1% of Nissan Qashqai MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2009, 2010 cars.
Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair cost: £15–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Visibility failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 165,623 | 5.2% |
| 2010 | 217,849 | 4.9% |
| 2017 | 339,002 | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 265,233 | 3.6% |
| 2019 | 222,409 | 3.1% |
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.