Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI (2014)
2014 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI
CarHunch analysed 177 real MOT records for the 2014 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI has a concerning first-time MOT pass rate of just 59.1%, nearly 21 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these diesels accumulate genuine wear issues by this age. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical.
At 85,000 miles average these are fairly well-used examples, yet the 0.62 failures per vehicle and zero advisories indicate problems emerge suddenly rather than being flagged as minor wear beforehand. If you're buying one, budget for likely repairs and get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on diesel engine condition, as the pass-rate gap hints at cumulative mechanical stress rather than one weak point.
What to check before buying a 2014 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 174 | 58.8% | 0.6 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) | 3 | 73.5% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI vehicles fall between 64,051 and 101,607 miles.
2014 Nissan Qashqai Acenta DCI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 90 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 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
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