2021 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem DIG-T Mhev 1.3L Hybrid electric (clean) · B28 RDA

A clean three-test MOT history defines this 2021 Nissan Qashqai, with passes recorded in September 2024, July 2025, and most recently on 4 March 2026, the latter completed with no advisories or defects logged at all. The absence of any advisory notes across consecutive tests indicates that the examiner found no components at the margins of acceptability, no early-stage corrosion, and no obvious wear items approaching their replacement threshold. From a strictly DVSA standpoint, this represents an uninterrupted pattern of roadworthiness compliance with no recorded failure, retest, or component deterioration flagged for attention. With a recorded odometer reading of 26,441 miles against a five-year vehicle age, this Qashqai has averaged roughly 5,288 miles annually, a notably subdued rate of accumulation that places it well below typical usage for a family crossover of this class. Mechanically, lower annual mileage reduces wear on high-friction consumables such as brake pads, discs, and clutches, while placing less cumulative load on engine internals, transmission synchros, and drivetrain joints. However, low-mileage vehicles can present their own considerations, particularly if the car has spent extended periods stationary, which can affect battery condition, brake caliper seizing due to corrosion on seized slider mechanisms, tyre flat-spotting or sidewall deterioration from prolonged static loading, and moisture accumulation in the engine oil. Given the consistent year-on-year test attendance with no apparent long lay-up gaps, standing-related degradation is unlikely to be a significant concern, though a thorough inspection of these specific areas remains worthwhile. For a prospective buyer, the absence of advisory history means there are no specific flagged components to investigate, but the general areas typically vulnerable on a Qashqai of this generation warrant close attention. The rear suspension torsion beam assembly and front MacPherson strut top mounts are known wear points; on a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering wheel that could indicate worn drop links or anti-roll bar bushes. The steering rack can develop a slight notchiness on these models, so check for any uneven resistance or self-centring hesitation during low-speed manoeuvres. The 1.3-litre DIG-T mild-hybrid petrol engine should be observed from cold start for any timing chain rattle, excessive vibration, or oil warning light persistence, and the transmission should be confirmed to select cleanly across all gears with no crunching or hesitation. The braking system, although not flagged, should be physically inspected rather than assumed adequate, as caliper slide pins on lightly used vehicles can corrode and cause uneven pad wear or binding. On the road, the brake pedal should feel firm and progressive, with no juddering under heavy deceleration that might indicate disc warping from infrequent use combined with automatic transmission hill-hold loading. Tyres should be examined for even tread wear across both axles, as significant inner or outer edge wear can point to alignment or suspension geometry issues not yet visible in MOT brake or suspension test results. Finally, the underfloor and subframe areas should be visually checked for any emerging corrosion, particularly around the rear axle mounting points, even though no such defects have yet been recorded by the DVSA.