82.5%
pass rate across 207,181 tests
79.0% first-time pass rate
62,793 mi median at test
Nissan Qashqai 2016 vs 2019
The same model, 3 years apart, compared on 370,013 real MOT tests. The raw pass rate mostly measures age; the like-for-like row and the mileage bands show what survives that adjustment.
89.7%
pass rate across 162,832 tests
88.6% first-time pass rate
36,449 mi median at test
The short answer
The 2019 Qashqai passes more — but most of it is age
Across 370,013 tests, the 2019 Qashqai passes 89.7% of MOTs and the 2016 82.5%. The 2019 cars are 3 years newer and were tested at a median 36,449 miles against 62,793, so part of that gap is simply age and use. Against what their age and mileage predict, the 2019 is +0.2 points and the 2016 −1.5 — a like-for-like gap of +1.7 points. Most of the raw advantage disappears once the two are matched. Typical repair bills are £23–£58 on the 2016 and £24–£58 on the 2019. The two bills are close. Repairs under £30 account for 8% of the 2016's recorded faults and 45% of the 2019's. The most common failing part is ball joint on the 2016 and wiper blade on the 2019.
- Pass rate: 82.5% vs 89.7%
- Tests: 207,181 vs 162,832
- Like-for-like: −1.5 vs +0.2 pts
- Median mileage: 62,793 vs 36,449 mi
- Typical repair: £23–£58 vs £24–£58
- Cheap fixes: 8% vs 45%
| Measure | 2016 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests on record | 207,181 | 162,832 |
| Pass rate, all MOTs | 82.5% | 89.7% stronger figure |
| First-time pass rate | 79.0% | 88.6% stronger figure |
| Against the UK average | −1.5 pts | +0.2 pts stronger figure |
| Like-for-like, age and mileage adjusted | −1.5 pts | +0.2 pts stronger figure |
| Average mileage at test | 65,859 mi | 39,326 mi |
| Median mileage at test | 62,793 mi | 36,449 mi |
| Typical repair bill | £23–£58 stronger figure | £24–£58 |
| Repairs under £30 | 8% | 45% stronger figure |
| Most common failing part | Ball Joint | Wiper Blade |
| Variants recorded | 1 | 1 |
| Main fuel | Diesel 64% | Petrol 64% |
A ✓ marks the stronger figure in each row. It compares the two model years, not either one against the national average.
What goes wrong most often
The most common priced failures on each year, as a share of that year's tests. Repair costs are estimates from UK parts data, not quotes.
2016 Qashqai
- Ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 6.4% £18–£45
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2.7% £18–£45
- Ball joint excessively worn 2.4% £18–£45
- Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick 2.2% £18–£45
- Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 2.0% £5–£20
2019 Qashqai
- Wipers blade defective 2.2% £8–£22
- Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick 1.9% £18–£45
- Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively 1.5% £8–£22
- Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1.2% £45–£95
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1.1% £80–£200
Does the gap hold at higher mileage?
Pass rate by the mileage recorded at test. If the lead shrinks in the high-mileage bands, part of the headline difference was a younger, lower-mileage sample.
| Mileage | 2016 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30,000 mi | 91.1% · 10,611 tests | 93.8% · 55,973 tests |
| 30,000–60,000 mi | 85.4% · 83,098 tests | 88.3% · 86,153 tests |
| 60,000–90,000 mi | 80.6% · 80,933 tests | 84.4% · 17,872 tests |
| 90,000–120,000 mi | 77.0% · 25,752 tests | 83.0% · 2,362 tests |
| 120,000+ mi | 74.7% · 6,745 tests | 82.9% · 451 tests |
What to check before you buy
2016 Nissan Qashqai
- Ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated — 6.4% of tests · £18–£45
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt — 2.7% of tests · £18–£45
- Ball joint excessively worn — 2.4% of tests · £18–£45
- Check the MOT history for the exact vehicle, not just the model year.
2019 Nissan Qashqai
- Wipers blade defective — 2.2% of tests · £8–£22
- Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick — 1.9% of tests · £18–£45
- Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively — 1.5% of tests · £8–£22
- Check the MOT history for the exact vehicle, not just the model year.
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