Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Nissan Qashqai?

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 139 vehicles, the 2022 Nissan Qashqai has a first-time MOT pass rate of 98.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Nissan Qashqai?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Nissan Qashqai are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20.6% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19.1% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (12.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Nissan Qashqai?

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 (2022)

139 real MOT outcomes analysed • 98.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Nissan Qashqai

CarHunch analysed 139 real MOT records for the 2022 Nissan Qashqai. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Nissan Qashqai is exceptionally reliable at MOT time, with a 98.2% first-time pass rate that crushes the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 1.4% of vehicles. This is a car that's genuinely unlikely to fail its test or throw up serious safety issues in its first few years.

At an average mileage of 27,395, these Qashqais are running well within expected wear for their age, and the tiny failure rate (0.03 per vehicle) combined with minimal advisories (0.2 per vehicle) means owners are spending very little on remedial work between tests. If you're looking at a used 2022 Qashqai, check its service history and full vehicle history report—but the MOT data suggests this generation is fundamentally sound.

We have limited data for the 2022 Nissan Qashqai — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

98.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.03

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 12k–31k

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These stats describe 139 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 139 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 20.6%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 12.4%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 5.9%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Based on MOT data from 139 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.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (52%)	72	97.9%	0.03
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (47%)	66	98.5%	0.03

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Nissan Qashqai 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.

21,621

typical

11,933

low mileage

30,659

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Nissan Qashqai vehicles fall between 11,933 and 30,659 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,933 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.

✓ 11,933–30,659 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Nissan Qashqais sit.

⚠ Over 41,389 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

0.03

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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