Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCI reliable? We analysed 3,788 real MOT tests across 848 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCI.
Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1461cc
- Power
- 110 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 12.4 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- White
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 54.3 mpg
- Urban
- 44.8 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 61.4 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1606
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 137 g/km Band E
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 16 of 50
Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCI THIS CAR | 85.3% | 3,788 | 81,451 mi | — yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Suzuki Gsxr 750 L0 | 87.2% | 2,623 | 11,777 mi | 16 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCIShould you buy a used Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCI?
The Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.3% across 3,788 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Nissan Qashqai N-tec + DCI owner drives around 8,506 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.