Infiniti reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 10 of 52 makes
9,954 Infiniti cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 19.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Infiniti is 24% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
Infiniti models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti Q30 | 124 | 17.5% | – | 4,868 |
| Infiniti Q50 | 120 | 21.8% | – | 2,481 |
Infiniti MOT failure rate by age
What Infiniti cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 5.6% | ▼ 17% less often |
| Brakes | 4.9% | About average |
| Suspension | 4.7% | ▼ 28% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 4.7% | ▼ 41% less often |
| Visibility | 2.4% | ▼ 38% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.8% | ▼ 23% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.8% | ▼ 60% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.6% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.6% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Steering | 0.2% | ▼ 86% less often |
Most common Infiniti MOT faults
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken1.4% of tests
- Position lamp: not working1.2% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1% of tests
Frequently asked questions
›Are Infiniti cars reliable?
By MOT results, Infiniti ranks 10 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 131 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 19.1% of Infiniti cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Infiniti?
The Infiniti Q30, with a score of 124. The lowest-scoring is the Q50 (120).
›What do Infiniti cars fail their MOT on?
Brakes: 4.9% of Infiniti MOTs failed on it, 0.9 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.