Comparison · small SUVs

Nissan Juke vs Renault Captur: which is more reliable?

The Renault Captur does better at the MOT, with a score of 98 against 93 for the Nissan Juke, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 452,840 real MOT tests in 2024.

Nissan Juke

93Below average
MOT tests301,083

Renault Captur

98About average
MOT tests151,757

By age

MOT Rank score for each age group (100 = an average car that age).

Age at testNissan JukeRenault Captur
3–5 years
101About average
102About average
6–9 years
96Below average
98About average
10–14 years
85Well below average
92Below average
15+ years––

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearNissan JukeRenault Captur
202190.7%91.3%
202086.1%90.2%
201984.0%84.3%
201883.2%81.8%
201779.5%80.5%
201672.6%76.5%
201566.3%68.9%
201460.5%65.7%
201355.3%57.4%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaNissan JukeRenault Captur
Suspension14.49.4
Brakes9.07.2
Lights & electrics8.06.3
Tyres6.56.5
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.23.9
Steering5.80.4
Body & chassis2.61.9
Emissions & leaks3.31.1

Nissan Juke: top failures

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%

Renault Captur: top failures

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Nissan Juke or the Renault Captur?

The Renault Captur does better at the MOT, with a score of 98 against 93 for the Nissan Juke, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur can be compared?

Both were tested for 9 registration years (2013–2021). The Nissan Juke had the higher pass rate in 1 of them and the Renault Captur in 8.

What fails most on each?

Nissan Juke: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Renault Captur: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm.