Nissan Juke MOT pass rate
In 2023, the Nissan Juke passed 69.4% of its first MOT tests, from 277,347 tests in Great Britain. That is 2 points below the 71.4% average for all cars, taxis and light vans.
Most common Nissan Juke MOT failures
The area that failed most often was suspension, affecting 11.9% of tests. The red line shows the average for all cars.
- Suspension 11.9% vs 8.9%
- Visibility 7.3% vs 4.8%
- Brakes 7.1% vs 6.8%
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 6.5% vs 11.3%
- Tyres 5.9% vs 6.3%
- Steering 5.4% vs 1.8%
- Noise, emissions and leaks 2.5% vs 3.1%
- Body, chassis, structure 2.1% vs 3.4%
- Ball joint 8.3% vs 1.8%
- Track rod end 5.2% vs 1.4%
- Wipers 4.5% vs 2.2%
- Brake pads 3.4% vs 2.1%
- Tread depth 3.1% vs 2.6%
- Washers 2.9% vs 2.5%
- Tyres: condition 2.7% vs 3.7%
- Pins and bushes 2.2% vs 1.4%
Top reasons for failure
| Reason for failure | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Ball joint excessively worn | 7.3% |
| Track rod end: Ball joint has excessive play | 4.8% |
| Wipers: Does not clear the windscreen effectively | 4.5% |
| Brake pads: Less than 1.5 mm thick | 3.2% |
| Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | 3.0% |
| Pins and bushes: Pin or bush excessively worn | 2.0% |
| Washers: Provides insufficient washer liquid | 2.0% |
| Position lamp: Not working | 1.6% |
| Rigid brake pipes: Excessively corroded | 1.3% |
| Headlamp aim: Too low | 1.2% |
Nissan Juke pass rate by age
The pass rate changes with age: 83.3% for cars aged 3 to 5 years and 56.6% for those aged 10 to 14 years. Older cars usually fail more often because parts like suspension, brakes and exhausts wear with time and mileage.
- 3 to 5 years 83.3% vs 71.4%
- 6 to 9 years 72.8% vs 71.4%
- 10 to 14 years 56.6% vs 71.4%
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 191,948 | 71.8% |
| Diesel | 85,395 | 63.8% |
Most common Nissan Juke advisories
Advisories do not fail the test, but they often become failures by the next MOT. These were noted most often:
- Tread depth 18.2%
- Tyres: condition 13.0%
- Brake pads 12.3%
- Brake discs 9.7%
- Vehicle 8.1%
- Pins and bushes 8.0%
- Rigid brake pipes 5.7%
- Ball joint 5.2%
See MOT advisories explained for what to do about them.
How we worked this out
These figures come from DVSA's anonymised MOT testing data for 2023, covering every class 4 MOT test in Great Britain (cars, taxis and light vans). We count normal tests only, not retests. A test counts as a first-time pass if the vehicle passed without any repairs. Tests where defects were fixed at the test centre within an hour (PRS) count as fails, in line with DVSA's own statistics. Failure areas show the share of tests with at least one failure in that area, so the figures add up to more than the fail rate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Juke?
In 2023, 69.4% of Nissan Juke MOT tests were passed first time, from 277,347 tests in Great Britain. The average for all cars, taxis and light vans was 71.4%.
What is the most common MOT failure on the Nissan Juke?
The most common failure area was suspension, which caused 11.9% of tests to fail. Next came visibility (7.3%) and brakes (7.1%).
Is the Nissan Juke reliable at its MOT?
Its first-time pass rate of 69.4% is 2 points below the average and ranks 61 of the 100 most-tested models. Age and mileage matter more than the model, so always check the history of the car you are buying.
How do I check a Nissan Juke's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free MOT history check. You will see every test, the mileage at each test and all failures and advisories.