2022 Nissan Qashqai — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Nissan Qashqai passed 93.1% of its 47,145 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as mid-size SUVs of a similar age (7.7% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.0%) and brakes (2.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 1,345 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 11.1% versus 5.3%.
The hybrid cars hold up better: 6.8% fail against 8.5% for petrol, a 1.7-point gap across 47,132 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.0% | 1,432 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.2% | 1,048 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 1,015 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 873 |
| 5 | Steering | 0.6% | 280 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 190 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 1,345 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 1,130 |
| 3 | Wipers | 770 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 691 |
| 5 | Washers | 316 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 285 |
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 | 17.7% | 8,329 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.1% | 5,211 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.7% | 3,151 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 1,210 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 239 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.4% | 200 |
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 | 33,484 | 5.3% |
| 30-60k | 12,859 | 10.5% |
| 60-90k | 724 | 16.0% |
| 90-120k | 63 | 11.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 45,693 | 6.8% |
| Petrol | 1,439 | 8.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,380 | 4.7% |
| 2025 | 45,743 | 6.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Qashqai
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.0% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.0% 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.
- Brakes (2.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.1% 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 2022 Nissan Qashqais pass their MOT?
93.1% of the 47,145 2022 Nissan Qashqai MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Nissan Qashqai?
Tyres, recorded in 3.0% of tests, followed by brakes (2.2%).
Does the 2022 Qashqai get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 0-30k band to 11.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 47,145 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.