2019 Nissan Qashqai petrol: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2019 Nissan Qashqai petrol?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2019 Nissan Qashqai petrol than on all cars registered in 2019.

• Brake pads1.6× usual
  Nissan Qashqai

  15.9% All 2019 cars

  10.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.7%, against 1.8% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.

• Suspension arm bushes and joints2.4× usual
  Nissan Qashqai

  3.3% All 2019 cars

  1.4%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.2%, against 0.2% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.

• Wipers1.6× usual
  Nissan Qashqai

  5.1% All 2019 cars

  3.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.8%, against 2% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

  At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

Common 2019 Nissan Qashqai petrol MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2019 Nissan Qashqai petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  28% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Brakes
  21% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  7% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Suspension
  6% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Lights and electrics
  4% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Seats and seatbelts
  4% of testsRough price £80–£250

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

Known faults on the 2019 Nissan Qashqai petrol

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

• Oil burning (1.2 DIG-T)

  1.2 DIG-T petrol

  Owners report heavy oil use and some piston failures on the 1.2 DIG-T petrol, sometimes needing a new engine.

  At the viewing: Check the oil level on the dipstick. A spare bottle of oil in the boot is a warning sign. Listen for a noisy timing chain.

  Source: Car Mechanics: buying a Nissan Qashqai J11

• Rear springs breaking

  Rear springs commonly snap. The first sign is a knock from the back over bumps.

  At the viewing: Listen for a knock from the rear on bumpy roads.

  Source: Car Mechanics: buying a Nissan Qashqai J11

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2019 Nissan Qashqai petrol

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Does it use much oil between services?
2. Any recent work on the brake pads? (Flagged at MOT 1.6× as often on the 2019 Nissan Qashqai petrol as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the suspension arm bushes and joints? (Flagged at MOT 2.4× as often on the 2019 Nissan Qashqai petrol as on other cars the same age.)
4. Any recent work on the wipers? (Flagged at MOT 1.6× as often on the 2019 Nissan Qashqai petrol as on other cars the same age.)
5. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?