2023 Nissan Qashqai N-Connecta E-Power A 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · SA68 AAA

A single MOT entry on file for this 2023 Nissan Qashqai, recorded on 3 September 2026 with a pass and zero defects or advisories, represents the absolute minimum data set available for a roadworthiness judgement. The vehicle has now completed its first compulsory test at the three-year registration point, so there is no longitudinal pattern of advisory history, recurring component wear, or prior failure data to interpret. While a clean first test is the expected outcome for a relatively new car, a prospective buyer should note that this single pass cannot establish long-term mechanical integrity and only confirms that no items met failure criteria on the day of inspection. The record is too short to identify a trend, whether stable, worsening, or improving. With 25,670 miles recorded across approximately three years of registration, the vehicle is averaging around 8,557 miles per year, which sits squarely within typical usage for a car of this age and class. There are no testing gaps, mileage inconsistencies, or unusual jumps between records, so the odometer reading can be considered consistent with normal private or light fleet use. This level of annual mileage generally means moderate wear on consumables such as tyres, brake pads and discs, and steady but not excessive loading on suspension components. The hybrid e-POWER drivetrain in particular should not be assumed to be trouble-free purely on the basis of age, as the petrol engine acts as a range extender and still accumulates hours under load. Because the MOT history contains no recorded advisories, there are no specific components flagged for the buyer to prioritise during a physical inspection or test drive. Attention should nevertheless be directed towards areas that commonly affect Qashqais of this generation, including rear suspension bushes and coil springs, front brake discs which can develop lipping and judder under regular urban use, and the condition of the underbody and wheel arches where Nissan products have historically shown early surface corrosion. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any clonks or knocks from the suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, feel for steering pull or vibration under braking which may indicate warped discs, and monitor the operation of the hybrid system for any unexpected engine running patterns, hesitation, or warning messages on the dashboard. A pre-purchase inspection by a competent garage remains strongly advisable, particularly to check the e-POWER system functionality, brake fluid condition, and the underside of the vehicle for any corrosion that may not yet have warranted an MOT failure but could develop into future advisories. Given the low mileage and clean first test, the tyres should be examined for even wear patterns which can indicate alignment or suspension issues, and the service book should be reviewed to confirm that the manufacturer-recommended intervals for the petrol range extender engine and hybrid components have been followed. The MOT record alone confirms only that the car passed its first statutory inspection, and any broader mechanical confidence must come from a physical examination and verification of documented maintenance.