Infiniti Q50 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 2,174 −4.1% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 120 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 76.0% Cars of the same ages 74.9%
• Rank by number licensed No. 543 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2018 2,538 licensed
• Average annual mileage 8,466 miles a year

How many Infiniti Q50s are left in Great Britain?

There were 2,174 Infiniti Q50s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 120 declared off the road (SORN). That is 14.3% fewer than the peak of 2,538 in 2018.

Infiniti Q50 MOT reliability

In 2025, 76.0% of Infiniti Q50 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Infiniti Q50s tested pass 74.9% of the time, so the Infiniti Q50 does better than average for its age, by 1.1 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 78.2%.

Infiniti Q50 MOT failures

Tyres is the most common reason a Infiniti Q50 fails its MOT, appearing on 31.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 9.7% of Infiniti Q50 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Infiniti Q50 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Infiniti Q50 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick”, on 14.5% of 581 failed tests. 54.9% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Infiniti Q50 by year

2 years of the Infiniti Q50, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.

Infiniti Q50 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 2,261 Infiniti Q50s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 85.3% have an engine of 2,101cc to 2,200cc, and 10.1% have an engine of 3,401cc to 3,500cc. Hybrids made up 13.8% of those licensed in 2014 and 10.2% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Infiniti Q50 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Infiniti Q50 from 2014 to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2014 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 41.5 to 65.7 mpg, with CO2 of 114 to 159 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Q50, 2014”, “Q50 Euro6, 2016”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Infiniti Q50 safety recalls

DVSA lists 7 safety recalls for the Infiniti Q50 since 1992, the first in 2014. The most recent was launched on 11 July 2024.

All 7 Infiniti Q50 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Infiniti Q50. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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