2022 Nissan Qashqai Nconncta Digt Mhev CVT 1.3L Hybrid electric (clean) · DL22 PDY

A 2022 Nissan Qashqai showing front and rear brake pad wear advisories at its most recent MOT on 25 July 2025 points squarely at its high annual mileage taking its toll on the consumables. With only one test on record and no prior advisories or failures logged, the vehicle has not yet demonstrated any structural, suspension, or corrosion-related concerns, and the brake wear flagged is entirely consistent with a car covering roughly nineteen thousand miles a year. The thin pads on both axles suggest the friction material is approaching the limit of its service life, which means a buyer should anticipate immediate replacement of the pads at the front and rear, and likely inspection of the discs to confirm they remain within minimum thickness specifications. As this is a MHEV mild hybrid paired with a CVT automatic drivetrain, the brake system also serves the regenerative braking function, so pad condition is doubly important to verify. The recorded mileage of 77,390 against an age of roughly four years places this Qashqai well above the typical annual accumulation for its class, which generally runs between eight and twelve thousand miles per year. This higher than average usage has direct mechanical implications across the vehicle, accelerating wear on brake components as already evidenced, but also bringing forward the likely replacement intervals for tyres, CVT transmission fluid, suspension bushes, coil springs, and the 12V auxiliary battery. There are no significant testing gaps visible in the MOT history, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for extended periods, which is positive for avoiding issues such as brake disc corrosion, dry seals, and brake fluid degradation through stagnation. However, the steady high mileage pattern also means that components not yet flagged at MOT, such as the front and rear suspension arms, drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, and engine mounts, will have been subjected to greater mechanical stress than on a lower mileage example. Given the brake advisories already on record, a prospective buyer should carry out a thorough brake system appraisal at the front and rear, including measurement of remaining pad material and disc thickness, as well as a check for binding calipers that may have caused uneven pad wear. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or squealing from the brakes on initial application, and feel for pedal pulsation or judder under firm braking which would indicate disc runout or warping. With the CVT transmission having covered significant miles, any hesitation, juddering on light throttle, or whining noise from the gearbox should be taken seriously, along with confirmation of any fluid change history. The MHEV system relies on a relatively small lithium-ion battery pack, so it is worth checking that the hybrid assist function operates smoothly under acceleration and that no warning lights appear on the dashboard relating to the regenerative braking or energy recovery system. Beyond the brake and drivetrain concerns, the high mileage usage profile warrants closer inspection of the suspension for the symptoms of wear that would not necessarily yet have triggered an MOT advisory. On a test drive over uneven surfaces, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension which could indicate worn drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, or bottom arm bushes, and feel for any vagueness or wandering from the steering which might suggest worn tie rod ends or tracking misalignment. The coil springs should be visually checked for any sagging or breakage, particularly at the front given the additional weight of the hybrid components. Tyres should be inspected for even wear across the tread, as uneven shoulder wear could point to suspension geometry issues or incorrect pressures. Finally, a thorough underbody inspection for any emerging corrosion on subframe mounting points, brake pipes, and suspension subframes would be prudent, as while nothing has yet been flagged, a high mileage example approaching five years old is entering the bracket where Nissan Qashqais can begin to show the first signs of structural corrosion in vulnerable areas.