Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV?

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 Tekna Dig T MHEV?

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 Tekna Dig T MHEV?

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 Tekna Dig T MHEV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 3,829 vehicles, the 2022 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV 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 Tekna Dig T MHEV?

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 Tekna Dig T MHEV (2022)

3,829 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV

CarHunch analysed 3,829 real MOT records for the 2022 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Qashqai Tekna is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 94.2% first-time pass rate that significantly outpaces the UK average of 80%—and it maintains that standard across both its hybrid (94.3%) and petrol (92.3%) variants. The dangerous defect rate sits at just 4.0%, well below concerning territory, making this a safe bet from a structural and safety perspective.

At 22,311 miles median, these vehicles are running light for their age, which partly explains the low failure rate of 0.1 per vehicle and modest advisory count of 0.6. Focus your pre-purchase inspection on the hybrid system's condition if you're buying one of the majority MHEV models, and ask the seller for full service history to confirm the battery and electrical components have been properly maintained.

The 2022 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV 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)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 16k–30k

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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 3,829 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 3,829 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (97%)	3,719	95.5%	0.09
Petrol (3%)	110	94%	0.14

Colour Breakdown

Based on 12,867 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 35.1%

4,522

Blue 17.7%

2,275

Black 15.6%

2,008

Red 11.6%

1,489

White 11.4%

1,466

Silver 6.7%

856

Green 2%

251

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV 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.

22,311

typical

16,245

low mileage

30,109

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEV vehicles fall between 16,245 and 30,109 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,245 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.

✓ 16,245–30,109 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig T MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 40,647 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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