Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 Infiniti Q30?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2019 Infiniti Q30?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2019 Infiniti Q30?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2019 Infiniti Q30 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 200 vehicles, the 2019 Infiniti Q30 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2019 Infiniti Q30?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2019 Infiniti Q30 are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (41.1% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (38.9% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (24.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2019 Infiniti Q30?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Infiniti Q30 (2019)

200 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.4% first-time pass rate

2019 Infiniti Q30

CarHunch analysed 200 real MOT records for the 2019 Infiniti Q30. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2019 INFINITI Q30 is a strong performer in MOT testing, with a first-time pass rate of 91.4%—significantly ahead of the UK average of 80%—and only 14% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, which is a reassuring figure for a buyer. Reliability shouldn't be a major concern with this model.

These Q30s are running at sensible mileages for their age (median 28,451 miles), suggesting careful ownership, and the low failure rate of 0.46 per vehicle indicates they're holding together well mechanically. When buying one, prioritize a full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the higher advisory count (3.9 per vehicle) to identify any minor wear items that may need attention soon.

We have limited data for the 2019 Infiniti Q30 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

14%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.46

Over 4.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 22k–38k

For context

These stats describe 200 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 200 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 41.1%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 24.6%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 11.4%

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread · Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019.

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Before you buy a 2019 Infiniti Q30

Based on MOT data from 200 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 14% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (90%)	179	91.4%	0.45

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,919 Infiniti Q30 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 45.6%

2,245

Grey 25.8%

1,269

White 11.8%

579

Silver 7.6%

375

Blue 3.9%

192

Red 2.5%

123

Bronze 2.5%

121

Pink 0.1%

Brown 0.1%

Purple 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Infiniti Q30 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

28,451

typical

22,286

low mileage

37,859

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Infiniti Q30 vehicles fall between 22,286 and 37,859 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,286 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 22,286–37,859 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Infiniti Q30s sit.

⚠ Over 51,109 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Infiniti Q30 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Infiniti Q30s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 192 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.46

Avg failures per vehicle

3.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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