Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI?

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 2011 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI?

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 2011 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI?

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 2011 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 412 vehicles, the 2011 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI?

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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Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI (2011)

412 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.5% first-time pass rate

2011 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI

CarHunch analysed 412 real MOT records for the 2011 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 412 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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The 2011 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (78.5%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

78.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.37

Over 5.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

100k

Middle half: 85k–116k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 412 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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Based on MOT data from 412 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	408	78.4%	1.37

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,923 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 28.8%

843

Grey 19.2%

562

Silver 14.9%

436

Red 12.8%

374

White 10.1%

294

Blue 8.6%

252

Beige 4%

118

Orange 1.1%

Bronze 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI 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.

100,365

typical

85,347

low mileage

115,883

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI vehicles fall between 85,347 and 115,883 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 85,347 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.

✓ 85,347–115,883 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCIs sit.

⚠ Over 156,442 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 69% of 2011 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCIs are still active.

190 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* 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

5.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.37

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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