Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV CVT?

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 2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV CVT?

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 2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV CVT?

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 2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,216 vehicles, the 2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.2%, 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 2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV CVT?

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 Tekna Dig T MHEV CVT (2021)

1,216 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 1,216 real MOT records for the 2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This Qashqai Tekna is a genuinely reliable performer: a 93.8% first-time pass rate significantly outpaces the UK average of 80%, and only 4.7% of vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below concerning thresholds. The hybrid powertrain appears bulletproof on MOT day, with the Hybrid Electric variant maintaining a 93.9% pass rate.

At 25,215 miles average for a 2021 model, these cars are running relatively light use, which partly explains the low failure rate of just 0.18 per vehicle. What matters for a buyer is that advisories average 1.1 per test—minor stuff like wear items—so when you're viewing one, factor in budget for routine maintenance rather than structural surprises, and always request the full MOT history to confirm it's followed this pattern.

The 2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 16k–32k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,216 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 1,216 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.7% 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
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (95%)	1,151	94.3%	0.18
Petrol (5%)	59	91.7%	0.27

Colour Breakdown

Based on 13,348 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 34.8%

4,639

Blue 17.3%

2,305

Black 15.3%

2,039

White 12.8%

1,702

Red 11.4%

1,516

Silver 6.4%

849

Green 2.2%

298

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV CVT 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.

23,354

typical

16,465

low mileage

32,289

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV CVT vehicles fall between 16,465 and 32,289 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,465 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.

✓ 16,465–32,289 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 43,590 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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