2022 Nissan Qashqai N-Connecta DIG-T Mhev 1.3L Hybrid electric · WN22 YCX

The car presents as fundamentally sound and roadworthy following its most recent MOT on 22 January 2026 at 30,824 miles. The maintenance trend is stable overall, though the latest test reveals minor deterioration that warrants attention. Three advisories were issued, none of which constitute a failure, but they indicate the vehicle is entering a phase where ageing rubber components and cosmetic tyre wear are beginning to surface. The absence of any major mechanical or structural defects is reassuring, yet the presence of multiple advisories in a single test suggests routine underbody and tyre inspections should not be deferred. Mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable. Between the February 2025 test at 20,031 miles and the January 2026 test at 30,824 miles, the car covered 10,793 miles in approximately eleven months. That equates to roughly 980 miles per month, or about 11,800 miles per year, which is slightly above the typical UK average but not unusually high for a modern turbocharged mild-hybrid crossover used for mixed commuting and longer journeys. There are no suspicious gaps in the record, and the mileage progression appears genuine and steady. The January 2026 advisories centre on two key areas. Both the nearside and offside rear tyres were flagged for slight damage, cracking, or perishing under item 5.2.3 (d) (ii). On a car of this age with just over 30,000 miles, perished rear tyres are unusual and may indicate prolonged standing, exposure to UV or poor storage conditions, or simply that the tyres are older than expected for the mileage. A buyer should inspect all four tyres carefully, checking the DOT date codes, sidewall condition, and tread depth, and should budget for a full set of rear tyres if the rubber is visibly aged or the date codes suggest they are more than four or five years old. The offside front suspension arm pin or bush was noted as worn but not resulting in excessive movement under item 5.3.4 (a) (i). This is a common advisory on vehicles with around 30,000 miles, particularly those used on uneven roads or speed bumps. While it did not fail the test, a worn bush can progress to excessive play, leading to vague steering, uneven tyre wear, and ultimately a failed MOT if left unattended. A buyer should have a technician inspect the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and drop links in person, paying particular attention to the offside front lower arm. The rear brakes, exhaust, and structural underside should also be checked visually for corrosion, given the car is now over four years old and entering the period where surface rust on subframes and suspension mounting points can begin to accumulate.