2022 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem T Mhev CVT 1.3L Hybrid electric (clean) · BG22 KBU

A clean MOT pass at the May 2025 test, with no advisories or defects recorded on this 2022 Nissan Qashqai, points to a vehicle that has presented no immediate roadworthiness concerns at its most recent statutory check. The absence of any flagged items at that inspection, combined with no prior failures or advisories on file, suggests the structural, braking, suspension, and emission components inspected under the MOT regime have remained within tolerance. While a single clean pass on a four-year-old vehicle with relatively modest mileage is not unusual, the complete absence of advisory notes does at least indicate that items such as tyre wear, brake condition, suspension components, and underbody corrosion were deemed acceptable at the time of examination. The current odometer reading of 22,970 miles is broadly consistent with the mileage implied by the test record, and there is no evidence on file of mileage irregularities between tests. With around 22,970 miles accumulated over four years, this Qashqai has covered approximately 5,740 miles annually, which is noticeably below the average for a vehicle of its age and class. Lower annual mileages of this nature generally mean reduced wear on major mechanical consumables, including brake pads and discs, clutch or transmission components, and tyres. However, lighter use can also bring its own considerations, particularly where a vehicle may have been subject to longer standing periods between journeys, which can affect 12V battery health, brake disc corrosion from surface rust, and the drying of underbody protective coatings. The MOT history itself does not reveal any extended gaps in testing that would suggest a prolonged lay-up, as the May 2025 test falls inside the typical three-year anniversary window for a vehicle first registered in 2022. Given the clean advisory history, there are no specific components flagged for prioritised inspection, but a prospective buyer should still pay close attention to the items most commonly raised on Qashqais of this generation. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension, particularly over uneven surfaces, as front suspension arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and strut top mounts are known wear items that can develop play before they show up on an MOT. Steering should feel precise and self-centring without vibration through the wheel, which could indicate warped brake discs rather than a true steering defect. Check that the automatic CVT transmission responds smoothly to light throttle pressure and that there is no hesitation, juddering, or unexpected rising of engine rpm during gentle acceleration, as CVT belt and pulley wear can manifest in this manner. Brake pedal feel should be firm and consistent, and on the road there should be no pulling to one side under steady braking, which might suggest a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. Inspect the underside of the vehicle, particularly the rear axle and subframe mounting areas, for any surface corrosion that might not yet have been severe enough to be flagged but could progress, given the increasing prevalence of road salt use in UK winters. Tyres should be examined for even tread wear across and along each axle, as inconsistent wear patterns can point to suspension misalignment or worn bushes rather than simple age-related degradation. Finally, verify that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after ignition, that the infotainment and driver assist functions operate as expected, and that the service history corroborates the low recorded mileage, as consistent oil and filter changes at appropriate intervals are particularly important on a mild-hybrid powertrain of this type to ensure long-term reliability.