2017 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · HJ17 ABN

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 16 March 2026, continuing an unbroken run of pass results across the recorded test history. However, the latest certificate carried five advisories, which is a notable uptick compared with the two advisories issued in 2025 and the largely clean early history. The maintenance trend is best described as stable but with emerging wear concerns, particularly affecting the front tyres and front braking components. Because advisories are not failures, the vehicle remains roadworthy, but a prospective buyer should treat the recurring front-end items as a clear signal that consumable replacement work is now due or imminent. Recorded mileage stands at 49,041 miles on a 2017 Nissan Juke, equating to roughly 5,449 miles per year over its nine-year life. This is well below the national average and indicates either light private use, significant periods of standing, or a combination of both. Low annual mileage reduces wear on internal combustion components such as the engine, clutch, and gearbox internals, but it introduces its own set of age-related risks. Extended standing periods commonly lead to brake disc corrosion from surface rust, seized or binding calipers, deterioration of rubber components, and premature ageing of fluids that degrade on a calendar basis rather than through use. The advisories recorded on the most recent test deserve close attention. Both front tyres were flagged for cracking or perishing and for wear close to the legal limit on the inner or outer edges, which strongly suggests front wheel alignment is drifting out of specification, possibly due to worn suspension bushes or top mounts. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven roads, and check whether the steering returns smoothly to centre after cornering. The front brake disc advisories in both 2025 and 2026 indicate progressive wear, likely pitting and lipping from light use combined with age; under braking, the buyer should be alert for vibration through the pedal or steering wheel and any pulling to one side, both of which point toward disc replacement and a thorough caliper inspection for seized pistons or slides. The 2024 advisory regarding rear tyre sidewall perishing further reinforces that all four tyres will likely need replacement as a set given the vehicle's age, regardless of remaining tread depth, due to rubber degradation from prolonged standing and UV exposure. Beyond the recorded defects, a nine-year-old Juke with low mileage warrants a methodical age-based inspection. The 12V battery should be load-tested, as batteries rarely last beyond five to six years and a failing battery can leave the vehicle stranded or cause electronic control units to behave erratically. Coolant and brake fluid should be verified as having been changed on a calendar basis, with brake fluid ideally renewed every two years regardless of mileage to prevent moisture ingress and corrosion within the brake system. The exhaust should be inspected for internal rust and mounting rubber failure, particularly given low-mileage corrosion risk. Under the bonnet, check for perished hoses, dried seals, and any signs of oil or coolant weeping from gaskets. The service history should be examined to confirm that time-based items such as the cambelt replacement interval for the 1.2 DIG-S petrol engine, or the timing chain inspection for the 1.5 dCi diesel, has been observed, as these components age by years as much as by mileage. Finally, inspect all underbody and structural areas for standing corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, brake lines, and the rear axle, before committing to purchase.