2022 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem DIG-T Mhev 1.3L Hybrid electric (clean) · YF72 EEY

The defining mechanical note on this 2022 Qashqai is the pair of front tyre wear advisories recorded at the most recent MOT on 18 November 2025, where both the nearside and offside front tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit on their outer edges. With only one MOT test on record and a clean pass, the overall roadworthiness picture is limited but unblemished, and the only concerns raised are related to the front axle footwear. Symmetrical edge wear across both front tyres typically points towards a geometry or suspension alignment issue rather than a one-off tyre defect, so this is the single area where a prospective buyer should focus the most attention before committing to the purchase. Against an age of roughly four years, the recorded mileage of 13,780 miles equates to an annual accumulation of around 3,445 miles, which is notably low and places this Qashqai firmly in the lower-use bracket for its model year. This kind of mileage profile carries specific mechanical implications: brake discs and pads may be susceptible to corrosion and surface pitting from infrequent use, rubber components such as suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and driveline gaiters can deteriorate from extended standing periods rather than wear, and the mild-hybrid 12V support systems along with conventional fluids can be affected by long gaps between runs. Equally, the first MOT is only just falling due given the low mileage threshold, so the test history is a single data point rather than a long-term trend, and any conclusions drawn from it should be tempered accordingly. For a physical inspection, the front tyres should be the starting point. Check the tread depth across the full width of both front tyres, paying particular attention to the outer shoulders where the MOT advisories were raised, and look for feathering or a stepped wear pattern that would suggest inconsistent camber or toe settings. Uneven shoulder wear relative to the centre of the tyre, or one side wearing faster than the other, would be a red flag for alignment or worn suspension components such as wishbone bushes, track rod ends, or strut top mounts. Request a recent four-wheel alignment printout or, at minimum, a reputable geometry check before purchasing, as a set of replacement front tyres fitted without correcting the underlying cause will simply repeat the same wear pattern. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and rough surfaces, which could indicate worn bushes, drop links, or top mounts that have aged rather than worn. With low mileage, pay particular attention to brake feel: any grinding, binding, or pulsing through the pedal may suggest corroded discs, seized caliper slides, or warped rotors from infrequent use. Steering should feel precise with no pulling to either side under braking or acceleration, and the mild-hybrid system should transition smoothly between petrol and electric assistance without warning lights on the dashboard. A low-mileage Qashqai that has passed its first MOT with only tyre-related advisories is mechanically a clean proposition, but the front axle geometry and brake condition warrant a hands-on check before purchase.