Nissan Qashqai (2015)
2015 Nissan Qashqai
CarHunch analysed 58,353 real MOT records for the 2015 Nissan Qashqai. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Qashqai passes its MOT first time in 84.6% of cases, which beats the UK average by 4.6 points and suggests decent baseline reliability—though the 41% dangerous defect rate is a serious red flag that warrants a pre-purchase inspection. Petrol versions perform noticeably better than diesels, passing at 86.2% versus 83.6%, so if you're choosing between the two, the petrol engine is the safer bet.
At 56,000–60,000 miles on average for a nine-year-old vehicle, these Qashqais have been driven reasonably hard but aren't outliers. The typical car racks up 1.6 failures and 11 advisories per test, pointing to wear-related issues rather than fundamental design problems, so factor in regular maintenance costs and always get a full inspection report before buying—particularly checking for suspension, brake, and lighting components.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.6 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2015 Nissan Qashqai
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.
- ⚠️ 41% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (61%) | 35,784 | 83.6% | 1.7 |
| Petrol (39%) | 22,569 | 86.2% | 1.43 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Nissan Qashqai 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 2015 Nissan Qashqai vehicles fall between 47,584 and 75,026 miles.
2015 Nissan Qashqai — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 53,374 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Nissan Qashqai
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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61.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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57.8%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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55.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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45%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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32%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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30.5%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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29.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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