Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem E Power A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem E Power A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem E Power A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem E Power A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 358 vehicles, the 2022 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem E Power A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem E Power A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem E Power A (2022)

358 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem E Power A

CarHunch analysed 358 real MOT records for the 2022 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem E Power A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 358 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2022 Nissan Qashqai E-Power passes its MOT on the first attempt 87.7% of the time, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 1.4% of vehicles—a genuinely reassuring reliability picture. The hybrid powertrain appears to be wearing well, with minimal failures cropping up (0.09 per vehicle) and only the occasional advisory note (0.5 per vehicle).

At 29,837 miles on average, these cars have been driven moderately for their age, which explains the low fault count and robust pass rate. Check the service history carefully when buying, as the E-Power's electrical and hybrid systems benefit from proper maintenance, but overall this cohort suggests you're looking at a dependable family SUV that's holding up well in the real world.

The 2022 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem E Power A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 18k–39k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 358 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 358 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 6,287 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem E Power A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 33.8%

2,122

Black 17.7%

1,112

Blue 11.3%

711

Red 10.6%

667

Silver 10.4%

653

Green 8.3%

519

White 8%

503

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem E Power A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

27,771

typical

18,189

low mileage

38,623

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem E Power A vehicles fall between 18,189 and 38,623 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,189 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 18,189–38,623 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem E Power As sit.

⚠ Over 52,141 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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