2022 Nissan Qashqai Tekna DIG-T Mhev CVT 1.3L Hybrid electric (clean) · DX22 CMF

A 2022 Nissan Qashqai Tekna DIG-T MHEV CVT presenting with a single DVSA pass on file dated 14 August 2025, recorded against a mileage reading of 11,503 miles. The record shows a clean sheet with no advisories, failures, or component-specific defects logged at the test, leaving the official DVSA trail devoid of any flagged wear items or areas of concern. For a four-year-old vehicle, the absence of recurring advisories on suspension, braking, or underbody components suggests the car has not accumulated the kind of consistent road exposure that typically surfaces minor defects at annual test milestones. While the limited testing history restricts any longitudinal trend analysis, the clean pass does confirm that the items inspected under the MOT regime at that point met the minimum statutory standards for roadworthiness. With an average annual accumulation of roughly 2,876 miles against a four-year age, this Qashqai falls well below the typical usage band for a vehicle in its class, indicating either predominantly short-trip urban motoring or extended periods of inactivity between MOT cycles. The gap between the 2022 registration and the first recorded test in August 2025 means the vehicle was exempt from MOT testing for the initial three years under current regulations, so the absence of earlier test data is entirely consistent with the car's age rather than any omission in the record. Low annual mileage of this nature generally places reduced mechanical demand on wear items such as brake discs, friction material, and clutch or transmission components, as these parts degrade primarily through active use rather than age alone. However, prolonged standing periods can introduce separate concerns around dormant component corrosion, fluid stagnation, and seal drying, particularly in areas such as the underbody, brake caliper slide mechanisms, and the mild-hybrid 12V support systems that this MHEV variant employs. From a buyer's perspective, the lack of recorded advisories means there are no specific components with known marginal condition to target on inspection, but the usage profile warrants a focused physical check on items that suffer more from inactivity than from mileage accumulation. On a test drive, listen for any binding or reluctance from the brake calipers during the first firm application from speed, as seized slide pins or corroded pistons are common on lightly used vehicles and would not necessarily have surfaced as an advisory at the recent test if the brakes functioned within tolerance on that occasion. Pay close attention to the CVT transmission behaviour during gentle acceleration and steady-state cruising, feeling for any judder, slipping sensation, or excess rubber-band droning that could indicate belt or pulley wear given the relatively low mileage spread across four years of service intervals. Given the MHEV mild-hybrid specification, verify the operation of the engine stop-start system and confirm that the vehicle restarts smoothly and without hesitation when warm, as the integrated starter-generator and 12V lithium-ion support battery can present degraded performance after long standing periods. Inspect the underside of the vehicle and the visible suspension linkages for any surface oxidation on the coil springs, anti-roll bar drop links, and lower arm bushes, as corrosion here tends to develop from environmental exposure rather than mechanical loading. Check the condition and age of the tyres by examining both the tread depth distribution and the sidewall flexibility, as low-mileage vehicles often present tyres with hardened rubber compounds from age rather than wear, which can compromise wet grip. Finally, confirm that all fluid levels including brake fluid, coolant, and the MHEV system coolant reservoir are at their correct marks, and review the service book for evidence of annual time-based fluid changes rather than purely mileage-driven intervals to ensure the drivetrain has been properly looked after during its periods of low activity.