2020 Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 4,013 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.5% in the 60-90k group versus 5.8% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

4,013

MOT tests analysed

7.9%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.0%	159
2	Visibility	2.9%	116
3	Lighting & signalling	2.2%	87
4	Brakes	2.1%	84
5	Suspension	0.7%	27
6	Emissions & environmental	0.2%	9

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	131
2	Brake pads	74
3	Headlamp aim	57
4	Tread depth	37
5	Washers	32
6	Service brake performance	15

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	19.2%	769
2	Brakes	14.2%	569
3	Other defects	6.8%	273
4	Visibility	3.0%	121
5	Suspension	3.0%	121
6	Road wheels	2.0%	80

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	2,497	5.8%
30-60k	1,386	11.0%
60-90k	115	16.5%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2022	35	2.9%
2023	1,339	6.9%
2024	1,291	7.6%
2025	1,348	9.4%

What to check before buying a 2020 Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A

Before buying a 2020 Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.0% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.0% 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 (2.9% 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.
Lighting & signalling (2.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.

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 2020 Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-As pass their MOT?

92.1% of the 4,013 2020 Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.9% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by visibility (2.9%).

Does the 2020 Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 0-30k band to 16.5% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 4,013 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.