Nissan Qashqai Nconncta Digt MHEV CVT (2021)
2021 Nissan Qashqai Nconncta Digt MHEV CVT
CarHunch analysed 1,592 real MOT records for the 2021 Nissan Qashqai Nconncta Digt MHEV CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2021 Qashqai hybrid is a strong performer—92.5% of these cars pass their MOT first time, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and only 6.2% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The hybrid powertrain shows no reliability penalty, with a 92.6% pass rate that matches the overall cohort.
At just under 23,000 miles median, these are relatively young cars with light usage, so you're not seeing wear-related failures yet; the 0.21 average failures per vehicle and 1.3 advisories suggest mechanically sound specimens. When buying one, focus a pre-purchase inspection on the CVT gearbox and hybrid battery components, as these become the main cost risks as mileage climbs—the MOT data alone won't flag early battery degradation.
What to check before buying a 2021 Nissan Qashqai Nconncta Digt MHEV CVT
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (93%) | 1,485 | 92.6% | 0.21 |
| Petrol (6%) | 92 | 88.9% | 0.27 |
| Other (1%) | 10 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 4 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Nissan Qashqai Nconncta Digt MHEV CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Nissan Qashqai Nconncta Digt MHEV CVT vehicles fall between 15,883 and 31,610 miles.
MOT History Averages
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