2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Nissan Juke MOT pass rate and common faults

34,906 MOT tests in 2024. 72.6% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time72.6%
Failed or needed repairs27.4%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 34,906 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    1,123 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    857 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.5%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.2%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  3. Brakes7.0%
  4. Tyres6.6%
  5. Lights & electrics4.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  7. Steering1.9%
  8. Body & chassis1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%

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 2016 Nissan Juke?

In 2024, 72.6% of 2016 Nissan Juke cars passed their MOT first time, across 34,906 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Nissan Juke?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Nissan Juke reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).