2017 Nissan Juke 1.2L Petrol · CU67 TYC

The most recent DVSA test on this 2017 Nissan Juke took place on 22 September 2025 and resulted in a Pass, although the same date also shows a prior Fail which was rectified on the same visit. The failure was for the front windscreen wiper not clearing the screen effectively, which is a relatively straightforward component-level repair and not indicative of any deeper structural or mechanical concern. The advisory recorded alongside both entries notes that the offside front outer suspension arm pin or bush is worn but not yet resulting in excessive movement, a condition that has effectively carried over from the previous year given the 2023 advisory on the nearside front. Reviewing the sequence of annual tests from 2020 through 2025, the vehicle has passed every inspection, with the only genuine failure being the easily resolved headlamp aim issue in 2021. The recurring front suspension advisories, alongside the 2024 advisory concerning rear tyre perishing and front brake imbalance, suggest that while nothing has yet reached a fail threshold, the wear pattern on the front axle and consumables is gradually developing and warrants close physical scrutiny. The recorded mileage of 30,677 miles over approximately nine years equates to an annual average of around 3,400 miles, which is considerably below the typical usage rate for a vehicle of this age and represents a low-mileage example. While lower annual mileage reduces wear on internal combustion components, clutch, transmission and brake friction material, it does also bring a distinct set of age-related concerns. A vehicle that has spent significant periods standing is susceptible to brake disc corrosion, caliper seizure from inactivity, deterioration of rubber components such as bushes, gaiters and seals, and the more rapid degradation of fluids on a calendar basis rather than purely by usage. Given the recurring advisories on the front suspension arm pins and bushes, particular attention should be paid to the front axle during a physical inspection. Worn suspension bushes typically present as clonking or knocking noises when traversing speed bumps, potholes or uneven road surfaces, and they can also lead to imprecise steering and uneven front tyre wear, particularly on the inside or outside edges. It is advisable to have the front suspension components raised and manually checked for play in the arm pins, and to budget for replacement bushes in the near term, as advisories on this area have now appeared in consecutive MOT cycles on different sides of the vehicle. The 2024 advisory regarding the front brakes requiring adjustment or repair also warrants verification; on a test drive, the buyer should listen for any grinding, squealing or pulsation through the brake pedal and check that the vehicle pulls evenly under heavy braking. Beyond the items flagged in the MOT history, several age- and usage-related checks are strongly recommended. The 2024 advisory concerning rear tyre cracking and perishing should prompt a thorough inspection of all four tyres, including the sidewalls, for signs of rubber degradation, as tyres fitted to low-mileage vehicles often suffer more from age-related perishing than from tread wear, and a tyre older than five years from its date of manufacture should be replaced regardless of remaining tread depth. The brake discs and calipers should be examined for surface corrosion, which can cause brake shudder on initial application until the corrosion is cleared, and the caliper slide pins should be freed off to ensure the brakes are releasing correctly. The 12-volt battery should be load-tested, as batteries on sparingly used vehicles frequently fail prematurely due to chronic undercharging. Finally, verify that brake fluid, coolant and engine oil have been changed on a time-based rather than solely mileage-based schedule, request evidence of recent servicing, and confirm that any recall work applicable to this Nissan Juke has been completed by a franchised dealer.