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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,086 vehicles, the 2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94%, 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?

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 (2021)

1,086 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94% first-time pass rate

2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV

CarHunch analysed 1,086 real MOT records for the 2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2021 Qashqai hybrid is a notably reliable performer, with a 93.6% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 6.7% of vehicles ever developing a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure for buyer safety. The hybrid variant, which makes up the vast majority of this cohort, achieves a 93.7% pass rate, suggesting the electrified drivetrain is proving durable.

At a median mileage of just over 25,000 miles, these vehicles are relatively lightly used for their age, which helps explain the low average of 0.18 failures per car. The 1.3 advisories per vehicle point to minor wear rather than serious issues, so when you inspect a used example, focus on routine maintenance history rather than expecting significant mechanical problems—though a pre-purchase inspection remains essential given the median Carhunch score sits at the neutral midpoint.

The 2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

94%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 19k–33k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,086 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 1,086 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.7% 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 →
📄 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
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (94%)	1,017	94%	0.18
Petrol (5%)	58	92%	0.24

Colour Breakdown

Based on 12,867 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 35.1%

4,522

Blue 17.7%

2,275

Black 15.6%

2,008

Red 11.6%

1,489

White 11.4%

1,466

Silver 6.7%

856

Green 2%

251

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV 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.

25,289

typical

18,560

low mileage

32,901

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV vehicles fall between 18,560 and 32,901 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,560 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.

✓ 18,560–32,901 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 44,416 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

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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