Used car guide
2020 Nissan Qashqai: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Petrol
89% pass first time (all 2020 cars: 87%)
Stands out: brake pads 1.6×
89,669 MOTsSee the petrol guide ›
Diesel
87% pass first time (all 2020 cars: 87%)
Stands out: brake pads 2×, suspension arm bushes and joints 1.9×
8,964 MOTsSee the diesel guide ›
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2020 Nissan Qashqai
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.
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.
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Other years
Every year of the Nissan Qashqai compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 1,963 | Tyres 17% |
| 2022 | 44,556 | Tyres 21% |
| 2021 | 60,938 | Tyres 21% |
| 2019 | 148,211 | Tyres 28% |
| 2018 | 139,650 | Tyres 31% |
| 2017 | 176,794 | Tyres 32% |
| 2016 | 173,164 | Tyres 32% |
| 2015 | 166,644 | Tyres 32% |
| 2014 | 132,431 | Suspension 41% |
| 2013 | 134,741 | Suspension 52% |
| 2012 | 119,401 | Suspension 56% |
| 2011 | 97,537 | Suspension 60% |
| 2010 | 89,993 | Suspension 61% |
| 2009 | 66,064 | Suspension 66% |
| 2008 | 38,220 | Suspension 65% |
| 2007 | 28,136 | Suspension 65% |