Nissan Juke Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan Juke reliable? We analysed 3,002,435 real MOT tests across 287,290 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Juke is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Juke.
Nissan Juke Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Juke. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Juke MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan Juke to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan Juke Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Nissan Juke models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Nissan Juke Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Juke owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Juke MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan Juke year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 111 | 87.4% | 14,141 | 21,197 | 31,416 |
| 2021 | 360 | 90.6% | 14,868 | 21,662 | 30,198 |
| 2020 | 425 | 88.2% | 16,867 | 25,459 | 36,189 |
| 2019 | 89,688 | 86.2% | 19,248 | 29,228 | 41,585 |
| 2018 | 149,322 | 85.9% | 19,864 | 30,769 | 44,813 |
| 2017 | 290,287 | 84.9% | 24,495 | 36,643 | 52,321 |
| 2016 | 330,046 | 82.5% | 27,991 | 42,020 | 59,796 |
| 2015 | 394,252 | 80.7% | 31,214 | 46,963 | 66,180 |
| 2014 | 438,693 | 78.6% | 34,732 | 52,619 | 73,913 |
| 2013 | 479,274 | 75.6% | 37,507 | 56,745 | 78,908 |
| 2012 | 401,322 | 76.3% | 40,500 | 61,532 | 85,183 |
| 2011 | 326,084 | 75.7% | 41,913 | 64,256 | 89,161 |
| 2010 | 85,526 | 75.5% | 42,142 | 65,412 | 90,840 |
How Long Does a Nissan Juke Last?
Based on 287,290 Nissan Juke vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan Juke Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Juke MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan Juke
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.6% MOT pass rate from 360 tests
75.5% MOT pass rate from 85,526 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan Juke is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.6% across 360 tests. The 2010 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Nissan Juke Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Juke THIS CAR | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Almera | 71.1% | 2,976,239 | 67,265 mi | 30 yrs |
| Ford S-max | 74.9% | 1,368,227 | 78,805 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Juke outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Nissan JukeShould you buy a used Nissan Juke?
The Nissan Juke has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.3% across 3,002,435 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Nissan Juke with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Nissan Juke owner drives around 5,957 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Nissan Juke models stay on UK roads for around 16 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.