2022 Nissan Qashqai Tekna DIG-T Mhev 1.3L Hybrid electric (clean) · WR22 NKW

A 2022 Nissan Qashqai Tekna with only one recorded MOT test against its four-year history makes for a very narrow mechanical snapshot, but what is on file is encouraging. The single DVSA examination on 3 June 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories, no minor defects, and no failure items, meaning that at roughly fifteen and a half thousand miles the vehicle presented no recorded issues relating to braking efficiency, suspension condition, lighting, tyre condition, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion. The absence of advisories is particularly relevant for a Qashqai of this age, since common wear points such as front brake disc lipping, coil spring fatigue, and underbody corrosion around suspension subframes tend to surface as advisory notes well before they become failure items. With nothing flagged, the official record gives no direct indication of emerging wear, though it should be remembered that a single clean test is a much thinner dataset than the multi-year histories often available for older vehicles. The annual mileage of around 3,900 miles per year is notably low for a four-year-old family crossover, and this usage profile carries specific mechanical implications that any prospective buyer should weigh. Low accumulation typically means lighter wear on major drivetrain and chassis consumables, so the turbocharged 1.3-litre DIG-T mild-hybrid powertrain, CVT gearbox, and clutch components are unlikely to have suffered the fatigue seen on higher-mileage examples. However, low annual mileage frequently correlates with extended periods of standing, which can bring their own concerns around flat spots in tyres, brake disc surface corrosion, and 12V battery degradation from infrequent use. Any test drive should therefore pay close attention to whether the brakes bind or pull after release, whether the tyres show flat patches or uneven shoulder wear, and whether the engine starts promptly without hesitation, as these are the areas most likely to betray a car that has spent long stretches stationary rather than being driven regularly. Because the MOT record itself contains no component-specific advisories, the focus of any pre-purchase inspection should shift to the items that a four-year-old Qashqai commonly develops but which may not yet have crossed the advisory threshold. The rear brake discs and pads, in particular, are prone to surface corrosion on low-use vehicles, and a feel through the pedal during a brisk stop from around thirty miles per hour will quickly reveal any judder or pulsing indicative of warped or corroded discs. The coil springs and front suspension links, especially the lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, should be assessed by pushing firmly down on each corner and releasing; any extended secondary bounce, clonks, or creaks over speed humps would suggest bushes or springs that are beginning to deteriorate even if they remain within MOT pass tolerances. Steering should be checked for any notchiness around the straight-ahead position or wandering at motorway speeds, both of which can indicate wear in the electric power steering rack that is a known issue on this generation. Beyond the chassis, the mild-hybrid 12V auxiliary battery and the higher-voltage lithium-ion pack should be confirmed as holding charge under load, since prolonged standing is the single biggest threat to both. A lengthy test drive that includes a cold start, a sustained motorway section, and several stop-start cycles will reveal whether the stop-start system activates readily and whether any warning messages relating to the hybrid system appear on the instrument cluster. The infotainment and driver assistance systems on Tekna specification, including the around-view cameras, lane departure warning, and front sensors, are worth exercising systematically, as electrical gremlins following extended periods of disuse are not uncommon. Finally, a thorough underside visual inspection or lift at a workshop remains advisable to confirm that the subframe mounting points, brake pipe clips, and exhaust hangers are free of the early surface corrosion that would be expected to begin appearing on a Qashqai of this age, even though none of these items have yet been formally recorded.