MOT data
Infiniti MOT fail rates by model
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 27,590 MOT tests · Updated
At 7 years, 17.7% of Infiniti MOT tests ended in a fail (adjusted to typical mileage), against 20.7% for all class 4 vehicles tested at 7 (6,818 MOT tests) [1].
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Each model at its own most tested age, against all class 4 vehicles tested at the same age in the same test year.
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Infiniti models compared
| Model | Age | Fail rate | vs all (95%) | MOT tests | Problems |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti Q30 MOT fail rate by age | 6 | 14.8% | −3.7 pts (−4.8 to −2.5 pts) | 4,896 | Infiniti Q30 common problems |
| Infiniti Q50 MOT fail rate by age | 8 | 21.2% | −2.8 pts (−4.5 to −0.8 pts) | 2,281 | Infiniti Q50 common problems |
More Infiniti MOT records by first-use year
Infiniti MOT fail rate by first-use year
All Infiniti models together, each first-use year against all class 4 vehicles tested at the same ages, in percentage points.
The most tested Infiniti models
Infiniti Q30
At 6 years 14.8% of its MOT tests ended in a fail at typical mileage, below the 18.5% for all class 4 vehicles (95% 13.7% to 15.9%) (4,896 MOT tests). Cars first used 2016 failed less often than cars the same age (7,185 MOT tests).
Infiniti Q50
At 8 years 21.2% of its MOT tests ended in a fail at typical mileage, below the 23.9% for all class 4 vehicles (95% 19.4% to 23.1%) (2,281 MOT tests).
Infiniti recalls
11 DVSA recalls list Infiniti models we publish by name [2]. The latest:
- R/2024/261 Q50 (V37) M30/Q70 (Y51) Propeller Shaft (2,211 vehicles of this model), built Oct 2009 to May 2022. From the recall's stated risk: “On affected vehicles the propeller shaft does not meet Nissans' fatigue strength standards.”
- R/2018/382 Gear shift indicator may not behave as intended (1,636 vehicles of this model), built Mar 2015 to Aug 2018. From the recall's stated risk: “The gear shift indicator may not display under specific driving conditions.”
- R/2017/293 Driver's airbag may deploy (4,970 vehicles of this model), built Jan 2016 to Jul 2017. From the recall's stated risk: “The steering column has no electrical connection to ground other than the spiral cable.”
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Check one Infiniti, not the average
The figures here describe Infiniti cars as a group. A registration shows one car's own DVSA record: its MOT tests, the mileage at each test and the recall flag.
- Check an Infiniti's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
- Mileage check on an Infiniti The odometer reading from each MOT, with drops, jumps and long gaps flagged.
- Check an Infiniti for an outstanding recall Whether DVSA's MOT record flags an outstanding safety recall for that registration.
Questions people ask
How does Infiniti compare with all cars at 7 years?
17.7% of Infiniti MOT tests at 7 years ended in a fail at typical mileage (6,818 MOT tests), against 20.7% for all class 4 vehicles, a lower rate.
How many Infiniti models are covered?
2 Infiniti models with at least 3 ages of 1,000 or more MOT tests, 27,590 MOT tests in all; the most tested is the Infiniti Q30.
Which Infiniti first-use year has the most MOT fails for its age?
All Infiniti models first used in 2017 together: 2.1 points below cars the same age (95% -2.8 to -1.4), from 10,293 MOT tests. Raw rates, not adjusted for mileage.
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 27,590 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Vehicle safety recalls data. DVSA recall data. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Cars tested at 7 years are compared only with vehicles tested at 7 years in the same year, adjusted to typical mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data.