Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2015 Infiniti Q70?

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 2015 Infiniti Q70?

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 2015 Infiniti Q70?

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.

How many 2015 Infiniti Q70 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

45% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2015 Infiniti Q70 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 149 vehicles, the 2015 Infiniti Q70 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2015 Infiniti Q70?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2015 Infiniti Q70 are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (50.9% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (50.3% of vehicles), Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (34.6% 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 2015 Infiniti Q70?

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 Q70 (2015)

149 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.6% first-time pass rate

2015 Infiniti Q70

CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2015 Infiniti Q70. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2015 INFINITI Q70 passes its MOT first time at 86.6%, which is a solid 6.6 percentage points above the UK average—but the stark concern here is that 45% of these vehicles have suffered a dangerous defect at some point, well above what you'd typically see. This is a red flag that suggests either inherent design issues or poor maintenance patterns among owners, and you should factor in the cost of potential serious repairs before buying.

These Q70s are running at 54,478 miles median, which is reasonable for a nine-year-old car, yet they're averaging 1.35 failures and 11.8 advisories per MOT—a high advisory count that points to wear accumulating across multiple systems rather than one catastrophic problem. Get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and electrics, and budget for incremental maintenance; this isn't a car to buy on the cheap and ignore.

We have limited data for the 2015 Infiniti Q70 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

86.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

45%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.35

Over 8.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

54k

Middle half: 41k–73k

For context

These stats describe 149 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 149 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 50.9%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

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

Suspension & steering 34.6%

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play · Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play · Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 26.4%

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

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

Other issues 11.3%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015.

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Before you buy a 2015 Infiniti Q70

Based on MOT data from 149 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 45% 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
Diesel (92%)	137	87%	1.31

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Infiniti Q70 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.

54,478

typical

41,335

low mileage

73,337

high mileage

Half of all 2015 Infiniti Q70 vehicles fall between 41,335 and 73,337 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 41,335 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.

✓ 41,335–73,337 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2015 Infiniti Q70s sit.

⚠ Over 99,004 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2015 Infiniti Q70 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2015 Infiniti Q70s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 129 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.35

Avg failures per vehicle

11.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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