2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Nissan Juke MOT pass rate and common faults

34,498 MOT tests in 2024. 60.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time60.5%
Failed or needed repairs39.5%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 34,498 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.4%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    1,840 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    1,866 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.4%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.2%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension21.5%
  2. Brakes14.1%
  3. Lights & electrics11.2%
  4. Tyres8.3%
  5. Steering8.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  8. Body & chassis4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2014 Nissan Juke?

In 2024, 60.5% of 2014 Nissan Juke cars passed their MOT first time, across 34,498 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Nissan Juke?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 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).