Nissan Qashqai (2021)
2021 Nissan Qashqai
CarHunch analysed 15,036 real MOT records for the 2021 Nissan Qashqai. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Nissan Qashqai is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 92.5% first-time pass rate against the national 80% benchmark—a genuinely strong result. Only 7.9% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests few systemic safety concerns in this cohort.
At just over 26,000 miles median, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, so their high pass rate reflects both solid engineering and minimal wear. The low failure count of 0.26 per vehicle tells you that when these Qashqais do fail their MOT, it's usually minor; prioritise a pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake condition and suspension, as these typically account for most advisories in this age group.
What to check before buying a 2021 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 (99%) | 14,906 | 92.5% | 0.26 |
| Diesel (1%) | 91 | 91.7% | 0.27 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 39 | 96.6% | 0.1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 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 2021 Nissan Qashqai vehicles fall between 18,535 and 36,245 miles.
2021 Nissan Qashqai — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 14,785 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2021 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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25.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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21%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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20.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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17.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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16.9%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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10.8%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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6.8%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021. Counts include advisories and failures.
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