MOT failure data · 2025
Nissan Juke MOT problems
Across every Nissan Juke that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was ball joint ball joint excessively worn, on 13.36% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 27.66%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Nissan Juke MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 13.36% |
| 2 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 8.74% |
| 3 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 5.32% |
| 4 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 5.13% |
| 5 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 4.92% |
| 6 | Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 4.49% |
| 7 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 3.43% |
| 8 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 3.25% |
| 9 | Exhaust system has a major leak of exhaust gases | Body, chassis, structure | 2.32% |
| 10 | Condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 2.29% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Nissan Juke, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Nissan Juke buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Nissan Juke?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Nissan Juke MOT FAQs
What does a Nissan Juke most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Nissan Juke cars failing their 2025 MOT was "ball joint ball joint excessively worn", appearing on 13.36% of failure items.
Does this mean my Nissan Juke will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Nissan Juke that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Nissan Juke passed 74.48% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Nissan Juke's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Nissan Juke MOT pass rate · used Nissan Juke buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.