2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Nissan Juke MOT pass rate and common faults

18,403 MOT tests in 2024. 53.7% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time53.7%
Failed or needed repairs46.3%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,403 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play12.4%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    1,022 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    871 marked dangerous
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension28.7%
  2. Lights & electrics16.2%
  3. Brakes16.0%
  4. Steering14.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  6. Tyres7.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.7%
  8. Body & chassis6.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.8%

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 2011 Nissan Juke?

In 2024, 53.7% of 2011 Nissan Juke cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,403 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 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 2011 Nissan Juke reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).