2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Nissan Juke MOT pass rate and common faults

32,991 MOT tests in 2024. 55.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time55.3%
Failed or needed repairs44.7%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 32,991 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play12.8%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    2,007 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    1,724 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.5%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension26.0%
  2. Lights & electrics16.5%
  3. Steering14.9%
  4. Brakes13.3%
  5. Tyres8.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  8. Body & chassis4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.1%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.5%

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 2013 Nissan Juke?

In 2024, 55.3% of 2013 Nissan Juke cars passed their MOT first time, across 32,991 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 2013 Nissan Juke reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).