2022 Nissan Qashqai N-Connecta DIG-T Mhev 1.3L Hybrid electric · LL72 WLG

The DVSA record for this 2022 Nissan Qashqai N-Connecta DIG-T MHEV is notably sparse for its age, with only two MOT tests on file, both of which returned clean passes with no advisories or failures recorded. The most recent test on 5 June 2026 documented a pass with no defects, following an equally clean pass on 16 October 2025. The absence of any advisories across these tests is a positive indicator of the vehicle's roadworthiness at the point of examination, although the limited test history means there is little longitudinal data from which to identify emerging wear patterns. With this being a four-year-old vehicle, the first MOT would only have been due in 2025, so the record essentially begins there, leaving the earlier life of the car under-documented from a testing perspective. The clean outcome at the latest test does, however, confirm that at 60,000 miles the car was presenting no items that fell below the minimum legal standard. With 60,752 miles recorded against a 2022 registration, this Qashqai has accumulated around 15,000 miles per year, which is significantly above the average mileage for a vehicle of this age and type. This elevated usage rate has direct mechanical implications, as higher annual mileages accelerate wear on consumables and mechanical components alike. Brake discs and pads, tyres, suspension bushes, coil springs, and the clutch or transmission internals on the hybrid-assisted manual or DCT variants will all experience shortened service intervals compared with a lower-mileage equivalent. The mild-hybrid system itself, including the 12V lithium-ion support battery and the BSG (belt-driven starter generator) drive belt, will also have been subjected to far more thermal and load cycles than would be expected on a typical example. Buyers should therefore approach this car with the expectation that several major service items may be approaching or already due. Given the high mileage but largely untested history, a physical inspection and test drive become particularly important. On the road, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension, particularly over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as this can indicate worn anti-roll bar drop links, control arm bushes, or top mount bearings, none of which would necessarily have been flagged on a clean MOT pass. Steering feel should be checked for any vagueness, clunks on full lock, or signs of play, which could point to worn tie rod ends or rack mounting bushes. Brake pedal response should be firm and progressive, with no pulling to either side under braking, which would suggest binding calipers or unevenly worn pads and discs. Under the bonnet, inspect for any oil seepage around the cam cover, turbo oil feed lines, and the BSG assembly, as these are common areas on higher-mileage DIG-T units. Given that the advisory and failure history is essentially non-existent, the prospective buyer should focus the test drive on detecting the sort of wear that accumulates silently between MOTs rather than relying on the record alone. With this level of annual mileage, the tyres should be inspected for both tread depth and even wear across the axles, as misalignment from worn suspension components often manifests as feathering or inner-edge wear. Request evidence of recent servicing, particularly for the timing chain on the 1.3 DIG-T engine, which is known to be a service-life component, and confirm that any DCT or manual gearbox oil changes have been performed at the manufacturer-recommended intervals. Finally, ensure the hybrid system warning lights illuminate and extinguish correctly on ignition, as the BSG and lithium support battery are critical to the MHEV operation and any faults here will not always be flagged during an MOT.