Nissan Qashqai (2017)
2017 Nissan Qashqai
CarHunch analysed 61,523 real MOT records for the 2017 Nissan Qashqai. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Qashqai is more reliable than most UK cars, with an 87.9% first-time MOT pass rate that beats the 80% national average—though the 28.9% of vehicles that have suffered dangerous defects is a genuine concern worth investigating before purchase. Petrol models edge out diesels slightly (88.8% vs 87.2% pass rate), but the gap is small enough that fuel choice shouldn't be your primary deciding factor.
These cars are running relatively light at 44,786 miles on average for their age, suggesting many owners haven't yet hit the higher-mileage wear-and-tear zone. With nearly 8 advisories per vehicle on the books, you should budget for routine maintenance items like worn brake pads or suspension components when you buy, and always ask the seller for full service history before committing.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.6 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2017 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.
- ⚠️ 28.9% 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 (57%) | 34,838 | 87.2% | 1.03 |
| Petrol (43%) | 26,680 | 88.8% | 0.9 |
| Other (0%) | 5 | 96.7% | 0.2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 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 2017 Nissan Qashqai vehicles fall between 37,910 and 60,400 miles.
2017 Nissan Qashqai — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 57,261 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 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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44.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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36.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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32.8%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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32.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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20.7%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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15.8%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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