Used car guide · 2010–2026

Nissan Juke common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong on a used Nissan Juke, year by year: known faults from UK buying guides, the parts flagged at MOT more than on other cars (from 933,088 MOTs done during 2023–2025), and what to check before you buy one.

The 2025 Nissan Juke

Cars registered in 2025 haven’t had their first MOT yet (it’s due at 3 years old), so there are no MOT results to show. There are no known faults on record for this year in the UK buying guides we use, so the rest of this page covers the Nissan Juke as a whole.

34,441on the UK register at the end of 2025
2028first MOT due
Petrolmost common fuel (also diesel)
What to check on a 2025 car
  • Warranty left

    Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.

  • Servicing

    Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.

  • Finance

    Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.

  • Recalls

    Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.

  • Logbook (V5C)

    The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.

Check for recalls on GOV.UK

Other years

Most years have their own guide. The year is when the car was first registered (it’s on the logbook, or check the reg below).

20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010

What usually goes wrong with a Nissan Juke?

Known faults reported by owners, mechanics and UK buying guides, in our own words. Most apply to certain years or engines only, so check which the car has.

  • Timing chain and oil use (1.2 DIG-T)

    Cars registered 2010–2019 · 1.2 DIG-T petrol

    The 1.2 petrol can wear its timing chain and burn oil. Buying guides advise avoiding it.

    At the viewing: Listen for a rattle on a cold start and check the oil level.

    Source: Parkers: Nissan Juke (2010-2019) used review

  • Rear seat latch recall (built to Aug 2020)

    Cars registered in 2020 · Built to Aug 2020

    About 13,500 cars made up to August 2020 had rear seat hooks that might not engage.

    At the viewing: Ask a Nissan dealer to confirm the recall was done, and check the rear seats lock in place.

    Source: Auto Express: used Nissan Juke (Mk2, 2019 on) review

  • CVT automatic

    Cars registered 2010–2019 · CVT automatic and all 4x4s

    The CVT needs fluid changes about every 30,000 miles, or it can fail. All 4x4 versions have it.

    At the viewing: Ask for gearbox service receipts and walk away from judder, noises or warnings.

    Source: Parkers: Nissan Juke (2010-2019) used review

  • Timing belt (1.5 dCi)

    Cars registered 2010–2019 · 1.5 dCi diesel

    The 1.5 diesel’s timing belt is due at 5 years or 72,000 miles, and some fail earlier.

    At the viewing: Ask for proof of a belt change.

    If it needs doing: Timing belt (cambelt) change, about £300–£700 (often with the water pump). ClickMechanic

    Source: Parkers: Nissan Juke (2010-2019) used review

  • Turbo lag and timing chain (1.6 turbo)

    Cars registered 2010–2019 · 1.6 turbo petrol

    The 1.6 turbo petrol can stretch its timing chain and suffer turbo problems.

    At the viewing: Listen for rattles and check the service history.

    Source: Parkers: Nissan Juke (2010-2019) used review

  • Rust underneath

    Cars registered 2010–2019

    Subframes, sills, suspension mountings and the base of the windscreen can rust.

    At the viewing: Look underneath and check the MOT history for corrosion advisories.

    Source: Parkers: Nissan Juke (2010-2019) used review

  • Hybrid software recall (built June to Dec 2022)

    Cars registered 2022–2023 · Hybrid

    Hybrids built June to December 2022 needed a software update for the hybrid system.

    At the viewing: Ask for proof the update was done.

    Source: Auto Express: used Nissan Juke (Mk2, 2019 on) review

Common Nissan Juke MOT failures to check

Parts flagged at MOT well above the usual rate for cars the same age, for each fuel on its own. From the DVSA’s results for every MOT done in Great Britain during 2023–2025.

Petrol

  • Suspension arm bushes and joints

    up to 3.1× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

    Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.

  • Ball joint

    up to 5.4× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Rigid brake pipes

    up to 3.7× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017.

    Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

    At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

  • Track rod ends

    up to 5× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

    Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Brake pads

    up to 1.9× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

    Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.

  • Wipers

    up to 2.5× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

    Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

    At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

Diesel

  • Ball joint

    up to 7.7× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Rigid brake pipes

    up to 7.9× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

    Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

    At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

  • Suspension arm bushes and joints

    up to 3.6× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

    Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.

  • Track rod ends

    up to 5.9× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

    Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Brake pads

    up to 1.9× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

    Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.

  • Wipers

    up to 2.3× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

    Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

    At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

Nissan Juke MOT pass rate by year

Of the years since 2005 with plenty of MOT tests, the 2022 Nissan Juke did best (93% passed first time, 4 points above all 2022 cars) and the 2013 did worst (56%, 11 points below all 2013 cars). Older cars fail more, so compare each year with all cars registered the same year.

YearPass first timeAll cars that yearMOT tests
202394%92% +21,735
202293%89% +418,013
202189%87% +239,606
202088%87% +152,777
201984%85% -156,389
201883%83% +070,576
201779%80% -1110,728
201673%77% -4109,974
201567%74% -7112,611
201461%70% -9108,643
201356%67% -11102,873
201256%64% -878,167
201154%62% -857,050
201053%60% -713,946

Questions to ask the seller before buying a Nissan Juke

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Does it use much oil, and has the timing chain ever been checked?
  2. Has the rear seat latch recall been done?
  3. Any recent work on the suspension arm bushes and joints? (Flagged at MOT 5.9× as often on the Nissan Juke as on other cars the same age.)
  4. Any recent work on the ball joint? (Flagged at MOT 6.2× as often on the Nissan Juke as on other cars the same age.)
  5. Any recent work on the rigid brake pipes? (Flagged at MOT 4.8× as often on the Nissan Juke as on other cars the same age.)
  6. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Where this comes from: MOT figures are the DVSA’s anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, grouped by the year each car was first registered. How many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score