2012 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · AP12 DDY

The 2012 Nissan Juke presents a stable, if not entirely unblemished, mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 26 November 2025, when it passed at 42,589 miles. The tester flagged slight play in the Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint, a wear item that demands monitoring but does not yet constitute an outright failure. Looking back, the maintenance trend is broadly stable rather than worsening. The vehicle has consistently passed its annual tests, with no dangerous or major structural failures recorded. The recurring theme is consumable wear, specifically brake discs and pads, rather than escalating mechanical collapse. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle of this age. With 42,589 miles recorded in November 2025, the Juke has covered roughly 3,000 miles per year since new. The annual increments tell a consistent story of light use: 2,678 miles between the September 2021 and December 2022 tests, 2,760 miles between December 2022 and November 2023, 2,678 miles between November 2023 and November 2024, and a near-zero increase of just 72 miles in the final twelve months before the November 2025 test. That final figure is striking. The car appears to have been largely stationary for the past year, which raises its own concerns around deterioration from lack of use, including brake seizure, tyre flat-spotting, and fuel system condensation. The brake system has drawn repeated advisory attention across multiple tests. Worn, pitted, or scored front and rear brake discs appeared in the September 2021, December 2022, and November 2023 tests, with front brake pads also noted as wearing thin in November 2023. This pattern suggests the braking components have been living on the edge of acceptable tolerance for several years. A buyer should physically inspect the current condition of all four brake discs, pads, and calipers, paying particular attention to any binding or uneven wear that the static MOT inspection may not fully expose under road load. Beyond the brakes, the November 2025 advisory regarding slight play in the Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint warrants a close physical check, as this component directly affects steering precision and front-end stability. The broken Offside Front Door strap noted in November 2024 should also be verified as repaired, since a secondary restraint failure compromises door security in a collision. Oil leaks flagged in November 2023 and November 2024, while deemed not excessive at the time, should be inspected for progression around the engine, particularly the cam cover and oil filter housing. Given the extended period of minimal use, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, degraded rubber bushes, and perished tyres is strongly advisable before purchase.