2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Nissan Juke MOT pass rate and common faults

23,024 MOT tests in 2024. 83.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time83.2%
Failed or needed repairs16.8%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 23,024 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    540 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    523 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    122 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  2. Tyres4.7%
  3. Brakes3.9%
  4. Lights & electrics3.2%
  5. Suspension2.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Nissan Juke?

In 2024, 83.2% of 2018 Nissan Juke cars passed their MOT first time, across 23,024 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Nissan Juke?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2018 Nissan Juke reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).