NISSAN JUKE Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 12,222 MOT tests from 1,295 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every NISSAN JUKE has the same fault.

NISSAN JUKE's have a very good reliability rating of 623/999. The score was calculated from the average of every NISSAN JUKE that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	814/999Excellent	98,796 miles	10,785 vehicles
N/A	N/A	766/999Very good	95,167 miles	13,995 vehicles
N/A	N/A	739/999Very good	71,562 miles	2,961 vehicles
N/A	N/A	734/999Very good	95,260 miles	18,776 vehicles
N/A	N/A	670/999Good	70,901 miles	9,963 vehicles
N/A	N/A	621/999Good	71,414 miles	11,429 vehicles
N/A	N/A	585/999Above average	88,644 miles	16,459 vehicles
N/A	N/A	558/999Above average	72,269 miles	10,975 vehicles
N/A	N/A	551/999Above average	85,324 miles	13,050 vehicles
N/A	N/A	514/999Above average	77,975 miles	10,022 vehicles
N/A	N/A	474/999Average	65,073 miles	532 vehicles
N/A	N/A	449/999Average	76,122 miles	882 vehicles

How reliable is the NISSAN JUKE?

Based on 12,222 MOT tests from 1,295 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

1,295

MOT tests

12,222

Pass rate

78.9%

Median mileage

70,854 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every NISSAN JUKE has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 711 out of 999.

Common NISSAN JUKE MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 2,747 advisory comments and 246 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 871 advisory comments and 147 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Ball joint wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 570 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a worn or damaged ball joint. Track rod ends are counted with steering, not here.

What to inspect

Ask for the joint to be checked for play with the suspension loaded and unloaded.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT EXCESSIVELY WORN (5.3.4 (A) (I))

Corrosion

VehicleScore MOT data includes 510 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.

What to inspect

Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED, COVERED IN GREASE OR OTHER MATERIAL (1.1.11 (C))

Suspension arm issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 431 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a worn, corroded, or damaged suspension arm or its pin.

What to inspect

Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM PIN OR BUSH WORN BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (A) (I))

Track rod wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 385 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record play or damage at a track rod or track rod end.

What to inspect

Check for play when the steering wheel is rocked and listen for a knock while turning.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.1.3 (B) (I))

Oil leak

VehicleScore MOT data includes 308 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.

What to inspect

Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.

Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 241 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

NISSAN JUKE MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2026	15	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2025	36	1	100%	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2024	38	7	100%	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2023	65	71	91.5%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2022	26	50	92%	Tyre wear
2021	42	139	87.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2020	45	201	87.6%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2019	61	350	85.7%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2018	65	453	87%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2017	127	1082	82.3%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2016	126	1217	80.9%	Tyre wear, Ball joint wear
2015	150	1610	80.2%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2014	158	1950	77.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2013	137	1924	76.4%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2012	105	1596	75.9%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2011	71	1167	75.7%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2010	18	323	72.8%	Corrosion, Tyre wear

What to check when buying a used NISSAN JUKE

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Ball joint wear. Ask for the joint to be checked for play with the suspension loaded and unloaded.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Suspension arm issues. Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.
Track rod wear. Check for play when the steering wheel is rocked and listen for a knock while turning.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Buying a NISSAN JUKE?

Common problems tell you what can affect NISSAN JUKEs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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