2022 Nissan Qashqai Tekna DIG-T Mhev CVT 1.3L Petrol · YT22 JFJ

The recorded roadworthiness history for this 2022 Nissan Qashqai is unusually brief, with only two MOT tests captured against a vehicle that is now four years old. The first test, recorded on 2025-04-01, resulted in a clean pass with no advisories or defects noted, suggesting that at that point the vehicle was in sound mechanical condition. The most recent test on 2026-03-24 also passed, but it carried a minor defect for an offside windscreen wiper blade being defective under section 3.4 (b) (i). While this is a trivial item that does not affect the structural or safety-critical components of the vehicle, the scarcity of recorded test data means a prospective buyer has limited historical evidence to assess long-term wear patterns, recurring component failures, or emerging corrosion issues. The mileage profile of approximately 49,032 miles over four years equates to an annual accumulation of around 12,258 miles, which is notably high for a vehicle of this age in the UK market. The gap between the two recorded tests is roughly twelve months, during which the vehicle covered enough mileage to require an MOT retest, but the absence of any test at the three-year point is unusual for a vehicle first registered in 2022 and may indicate either that the car was first registered after the standard three-year exemption cutoff or that earlier test data is simply not present in the records available. Mechanically, this level of annual mileage places greater demand on consumable components such as brake pads and discs, tyres, suspension bushes and CVT transmission fluid, all of which will experience accelerated wear compared to a lower-mileage example. Buyers should be particularly attentive to the condition of the Xtronic CVT transmission, which is sensitive to fluid condition and can suffer from juddering or hesitation if servicing has been irregular at this kind of mileage. For a prospective buyer, a thorough physical inspection should focus on the wear items most likely affected by the recorded mileage. The brake system, including both front and rear discs and pads, should be examined for thickness and any signs of uneven wear, binding calipers or lipped disc edges, as high-mileage urban use can quickly consume pad material. The suspension should be checked for knocking noises over uneven road surfaces, particularly from the front wishbones, anti-roll bar bushes and drop links, while the rear suspension should be inspected for coil spring fatigue, which is a common advisory on Qashqai models of this generation. During a test drive, listen for any CVT hesitation, rubber-band effect, or unusual vibration under acceleration, as these can indicate transmission wear, and pay attention to steering feel for any pulling, knocking or excessive play that could point to worn tie rod ends or bush deterioration. The offside wiper blade advisory, while minor, should be addressed promptly and the remaining wiper mechanism checked for correct operation. Finally, a compression test or OBD diagnostic scan would be prudent given the mileage, along with a CVT fluid level and condition check, as the manufacturer recommends periodic fluid inspection on these transmissions. A full underbody inspection is advisable to assess for any corrosion on subframe components, brake pipes and suspension arms, particularly given that the MOT record does not include the advisory data that would normally highlight early-stage rust. The lack of historical advisories beyond a single wiper defect is a limited evidence base, so physical inspection and service documentation should carry significant weight in any purchasing decision.