Nissan Qashqai: brakes MOT failures
Of the 3,363,758 Nissan Qashqai MOT tests in this dataset, 5.9% recorded at least one brakes failure. It shows up most on 2010 and 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 | 74,625 | 9.0% |
| 2008 | 98,752 | 8.7% |
| 2009 | 165,645 | 9.0% |
| 2010 | 217,858 | 10.4% |
| 2011 | 230,076 | 9.4% |
| 2012 | 275,283 | 8.3% |
| 2013 | 298,928 | 7.7% |
| 2014 | 275,772 | 5.0% |
| 2015 | 335,640 | 4.8% |
| 2016 | 340,674 | 4.5% |
| 2017 | 339,002 | 4.0% |
| 2018 | 265,233 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 222,409 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 108,556 | 2.4% |
| 2021 | 65,854 | 2.5% |
| 2022 | 47,145 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 2,027 | 1.1% |
Methodology & source. 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.