Nissan Qashqai: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 9.4% of Nissan Qashqai MOT tests — 317,202 tests out of 3,363,758. It shows up most on 2008 and 2009 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 74,625 | 19.6% |
| 2008 | 98,752 | 19.8% |
| 2009 | 165,645 | 20.5% |
| 2010 | 217,858 | 17.8% |
| 2011 | 230,076 | 17.0% |
| 2012 | 275,283 | 16.0% |
| 2013 | 298,928 | 11.8% |
| 2014 | 275,772 | 10.6% |
| 2015 | 335,640 | 7.6% |
| 2016 | 340,674 | 5.4% |
| 2017 | 339,002 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 265,233 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 222,409 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 108,556 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 65,854 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 2,027 | 0.4% |
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.