Nissan Qashqai: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 6.0% of Nissan Qashqai MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2010, 2011 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 74,619 | 9.0% |
| 2008 | 98,746 | 8.7% |
| 2009 | 165,623 | 9.0% |
| 2010 | 217,849 | 10.4% |
| 2011 | 230,063 | 9.4% |
| 2012 | 275,271 | 8.3% |
| 2017 | 339,002 | 4.0% |
| 2018 | 265,233 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 222,409 | 3.0% |
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.