2022 Nissan Qashqai Tekna DIG-T Mhev 1.3L Hybrid electric (clean) · OY22 KKD

With a completely clean two-test DVSA record and no advisories or defects of any kind noted against this Qashqai, the mechanical narrative is one of unblemished roadworthiness since first MOT-ability. The most recent examination on 17 March 2026 returned a straightforward pass with no defects recorded, mirroring the identical outcome from the test on 25 March 2025. The absence of any recurring advisories across multiple test dates is the strongest possible indicator from official records, suggesting that the braking system, suspension components, exhaust, steering, tyres, lights, and structural areas have all remained within prescribed limits at the time of each annual check. At 14,742 miles on a four-year-old vehicle, the Qashqai is running at roughly 3,686 miles annually, which sits well below the typical accumulation for a car of this age and class. This low-mileage profile suggests either predominantly short-hop urban driving or extended periods of garage storage between uses, and each scenario carries different mechanical implications. Light cumulative use means the engine, clutch, and drivetrain internals are unlikely to have suffered significant wear, while brakes and tyres may still retain substantial original material due to reduced frictional demand. Conversely, a car that has spent considerable time stationary is at greater risk of dried rubber seals, moisture ingress in the braking system, and 12V battery degradation, so a thorough inspection of these age-sensitive items is warranted irrespective of the favourable MOT history. On a physical inspection, particular attention should be paid to the brake calipers for any binding or reluctant piston retraction after manual application, and the brake discs should be examined for light surface corrosion that, while not necessarily an MOT failure, may produce an initial judder or vibration on the first few stops. The coil springs and suspension bushes are worth a close look given the vehicle's age, listening for any clonks or knocks over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and checking for uneven tyre wear which can highlight alignment or geometry drift. The exhaust system, including the mounting rubbers and any heat shields, should be inspected for early signs of corrosion around the joints, and the underbody should be visually examined for any surface rust developing on subframe or suspension arm surfaces, even though no such issues were flagged at test. A test drive should include a deliberate check for any steering pull to either side, a wandering sensation at motorway speeds, or a vague or inconsistent feel around the straight-ahead position, all of which could indicate alignment issues or early suspension component wear. Listen carefully for any transmission shunt or hesitation from the DCT or manual gearbox, and note any harshness or vibration from the mild-hybrid system under acceleration. The tyres, while not flagged as defective, should still be inspected for age-related sidewall cracking given the low mileage and possible prolonged standing periods, and the wheel balancing should be assessed at speed. Finally, a clear diagnostic scan for any stored fault codes within the hybrid battery management system and the general ECU is strongly advised, as MOT testing does not interrogate the vehicle's electronic control systems in any meaningful depth, and any historical fault entries would not appear on the official record.