Nissan Juke
From 396,977 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Jukes fare better: 2021 models pass at 91.7% vs 67.4% for 2010.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 33,679 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 33,679 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 15,549 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9,636 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8,607 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8,036 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 6,117 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5,588 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5,229 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 4,248 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 4,010 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 69.1% of Juke failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 4% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £139.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old Juke passes its MOT 88.1% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 78.4%, a 9.7 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 68.8%. With an average repair bill of £139 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Juke that's past its third birthday.
Nissan Juke on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 31,870 newly registered in the past year with 4,351 leaving, a net gain of 27,519. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 396,137 | 5,956 | +8,243 | -1,400 | +6,843 |
| 2025 Q2 | 389,552 | 5,698 | +7,852 | -2,366 | +5,486 |
| 2025 Q1 | 384,693 | 5,071 | +10,159 | -488 | +9,671 |
| 2024 Q4 | 375,156 | 4,937 | +5,616 | -97 | +5,519 |
| 2024 Q3 | 370,513 | 4,061 | +9,010 | -1,187 | +7,823 |
| 2024 Q2 | 363,161 | 3,590 | +8,157 | -894 | +7,263 |
| 2024 Q1 | 355,817 | 3,671 | +10,932 | -1,602 | +9,330 |
| 2023 Q4 | 347,312 | 2,846 | +6,032 | -146 | +5,886 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juke N-Connecta Dig-T | Petrol | 48,876 | 15% |
| Juke Tekna Dig-T | Petrol | 32,978 | 10% |
| Juke Tekna Dci | Diesel | 31,828 | 10% |
| Juke Tekna Cvt | Petrol | 26,916 | 8% |
| Juke N-Connecta Dig-T S-A | Petrol | 19,721 | 6% |
| Juke N-Connecta Hev Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 18,153 | 6% |
| Juke Acenta Premium Dci | Diesel | 15,245 | 5% |
| Juke Acenta Premium | Petrol | 14,490 | 4% |
| Juke Acenta Premium Dig-T | Petrol | 13,123 | 4% |
| Juke Tekna Dig-T S-A | Petrol | 12,887 | 4% |
| Juke Acenta Dig-T | Petrol | 11,684 | 4% |
| Juke Acenta | Diesel | 11,395 | 3% |
| Juke N-Connecta Dci | Diesel | 11,376 | 3% |
| Juke Tekna | Petrol | 10,776 | 3% |
| Juke Tekna Hev Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 10,338 | 3% |
| Juke Visia | Petrol | 10,237 | 3% |
| Juke Bose Personal Edition | Petrol | 7,685 | 2% |
| Juke Acenta Premium Cvt | Petrol | 6,873 | 2% |
| Juke N-Tec | Petrol | 6,803 | 2% |
| Juke N-Connecta Cvt | Petrol | 6,743 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 88.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, wiper blade defective |
| 2019 | 86.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2018 | 86% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
8 earlier years
| 2017 | 83.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2016 | 78.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2015 | 75.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2014 | 71.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2013 | 68.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2012 | 67.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2011 | 67.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2010 | 67.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
Typical mileage
Half of all Jukes tested had between 57,715 and 89,297 miles on the clock.
At 72,221 median miles, the Juke has 0.034 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Nissan models
| Nissan Qashqai | 76.1% |
| Nissan Micra | 71.2% |
| Nissan Note | 70.9% |
| Nissan Navara | 77% |
| Nissan X-Trail | 77.4% |
Common questions
What is the Nissan Juke MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Juke has a 75.3% MOT pass rate based on 396,977 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan Juke?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan Juke is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 33,679 failures. Other common issues include a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play.
How many Nissan Jukes are on UK roads?
There are 396,137 Nissan Jukes currently licensed on UK roads, with 5,956 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan Juke at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan Juke is 72,221 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 57,715 and 89,297 miles.
Buying a used Juke?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 75.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £139 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.