Nissan Qashqai (2019)

49,550 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.4% first-time pass rate

2019 Nissan Qashqai

CarHunch analysed 49,550 real MOT records for the 2019 Nissan Qashqai. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2019 Nissan Qashqai is a solid performer, with a 90.3% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%—petrol versions edge ahead at 91.1% versus 89.0% for diesels. However, 17.6% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth factoring into your inspection checklist, particularly around brake and suspension components.

At a median mileage of just over 30,000 miles for cars now five years old, these Qashqais are running below average wear, suggesting generally careful ownership. The typical car picks up 0.54 failures and 4.3 advisories per test, pointing to minor wear rather than structural problems—so before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on the advisory items (likely consumables like brake pads and filters) and confirm the service history is complete.

Average reliability 10.4% above UK average
90.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
30,214
typical mileage
22,617–39,137 middle half
17.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.54
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.7 tests on record

Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 2.1 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

91.1%
Petrol
31,958 vehicles
89%
Diesel
17,591 vehicles

What to check before buying a 2019 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.
  • 📄 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
Petrol (64%) 31,958 91.1% 0.49
Diesel (36%) 17,591 89% 0.62
Other (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 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.

22,617
low mileage
30,214
typical
39,137
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Nissan Qashqai vehicles fall between 22,617 and 39,137 miles.

2019 Nissan Qashqai — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 47,695 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

48,093 47,695 2022 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.54
Avg failures per vehicle
4.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Nissan Qashqai

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 25.7%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 24.3%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 21%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 20.4%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 17.5%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 16.9%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 10.8%
    Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
  • 6.8%
    Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.

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