2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Nissan Juke MOT pass rate and common faults

24,992 MOT tests in 2024. 54.5% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time54.5%
Failed or needed repairs45.5%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 24,992 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play11.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    1,407 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    1,296 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.9%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension27.0%
  2. Lights & electrics17.3%
  3. Brakes14.9%
  4. Steering13.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  6. Tyres8.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  8. Body & chassis4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Nissan Juke?

In 2024, 54.5% of 2012 Nissan Juke cars passed their MOT first time, across 24,992 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Nissan Juke?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Nissan Juke reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).