Nissan Juke: what fails at MOT
394,000 MOT tests on the Nissan Juke in 2024, counted. 27.6% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
27.6% of Nissan Juke tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 22.5%, so the Juke does worse than most cars its age.
It fails most often on suspension (8% of tests), wipers, washers and windscreen (4.7% of tests) and brakes (4.4% of tests). It fails on suspension, wipers, washers and windscreen and brakes more often than most cars its age.
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,210 | 8.3% | 10.9% | 18,400 12,300 to 26,100 |
| 2020 | 27,634 | 12.8% | 11.5% | 22,900 15,900 to 31,600 |
| 2019 | 26,848 | 15.3% | 13.4% | 31,100 22,000 to 41,700 |
| 2018 | 30,162 | 15.6% | 15.6% | 36,400 26,000 to 48,700 |
| 2017 | 45,381 | 19.3% | 18.2% | 45,500 33,700 to 59,000 |
| 2016 | 43,439 | 26.2% | 21.3% | 53,300 39,900 to 68,200 |
| 2015 | 44,890 | 31.4% | 24.4% | 61,000 46,500 to 77,100 |
| 2014 | 42,170 | 37.7% | 27.7% | 69,400 53,100 to 87,800 |
| 2013 | 40,896 | 42.6% | 30.6% | 76,500 59,000 to 95,500 |
| 2012 | 30,845 | 43.9% | 33.4% | 84,200 66,200 to 104,100 |
| 2011 | 23,123 | 43.8% | 36.1% | 89,700 70,900 to 110,600 |
| 2010 | 5,864 | 44.8% | 38.6% | 93,200 73,700 to 114,200 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Nissan Juke tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Juke | Cars its age |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension More than most | 8.0% | 4.3% |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen More than most | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Brakes More than most | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 4.4% | 5.4% |
| Tyres | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Steering More than most | 3.6% | 1.0% |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Body and structure | 1.5% | 1.4% |
The parts that fail most
- Ball joint5.3%
- Track rod end3.5%
- Wipers2.8%
- Tyre2.5%
- Brake pads2.0%
- Tyre tread2.0%
- Washers1.9%
- Suspension pins and bushes1.6%
- Headlamp aim1.5%
- Side light1.0%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Ball joint: excessively worn5.0%
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.2%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
- Side light: not working1.0%
- Brake pipes: excessively corroded0.9%
- Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.8%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge11.9%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing8.5%
- Brake pads: wearing thin7.7%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement5.8%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened5.0%
- Brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material3.9%
- Ball joint: has slight play3.4%
- Track rod end: ball joint has slight play2.8%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
- “Do the wipers and washers work properly, and is the windscreen chipped or cracked?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
- “Is there any play, knocking or stiffness in the steering?”
Check a Nissan Juke's own MOT record
Looking at a Juke? Type its registration to see every test that car has had, what it failed on and what it was warned about, free.
Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.