Is the Nissan Qashqai ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 554,926 MOT tests, around 69% of Nissan Qashqais still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 19% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 11%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 51% diesel, 49% petrol. Diesel Qashqais are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol Qashqai in the data (2007 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 69%
- Likely charged
- 19%
- Depends on the car
- 11%
- MOT tests analysed
- 554,926
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Qashqai ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Qashqais of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant4 tested | Likely compliant1,681 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant3,204 tested | Likely compliant30,608 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant18,083 tested | Likely compliant32,432 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant22,257 tested | Likely compliant25,077 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant33,083 tested | Likely compliant26,444 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant36,663 tested | Likely compliant21,650 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car34,029 tested | Likely compliant22,211 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car29,624 tested | Likely compliant15,501 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged24,925 tested | Likely compliant20,835 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged23,828 tested | Likely compliant17,167 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged19,948 tested | Likely compliant14,098 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged19,605 tested | Likely compliant12,297 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged11,183 tested | Likely compliant12,991 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged4,961 tested | Likely compliant9,375 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged3,174 tested | Likely compliant7,833 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Qashqai
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (51% of Qashqais tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (49% of Qashqais tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Qashqais from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (11% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Nissan can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Qashqais fare at the MOT too: see the Nissan Qashqai MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Nissan Qashqai for London: what the MOT data shows
The Nissan Qashqais in this data were first registered between 2007 and 2021. 2017 was the most common year, with 59,527 tests (11% of the total), and half were registered in 2015 or later.
Qashqais from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 75% of the time, at an average of 58,757 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 52% of the time with 97,110 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Qashqais likely to comply are from 2016. 36,663 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 80% of the time and averaged 57,113 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Qashqai's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (6.1% of tests); lights and electrics: "not working" (5.1%); steering: "ball joint has excessive play" (4.3%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 15.7% of tests.
Overall, 71% of Qashqais passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 67,593 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 554,926 first MOT tests of the Nissan Qashqai carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 554,926 MOT tests say about the Nissan Qashqai and London's ULEZ.
Is the Nissan Qashqai ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 69% of Qashqais on the road are likely compliant and 19% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Qashqai years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Qashqais first registered from 2007 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Qashqai ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Qashqais from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Qashqai is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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