2015 Nissan Juke 1.2L Petrol · DA05 KYM

A recurring pattern of front suspension and steering wear is the defining mechanical theme of this 2015 Nissan Juke, with two recorded failures and multiple advisories centred on the front axle geometry. The most recent test on 29 October 2025 recorded a pass, but only after the vehicle failed outright the day before due to an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint, classified as a Major defect under Section 5.3.4 (a) (i). The same test also issued advisories for worn front bushes on both sides of the lower arm and tyre wear on both front edges. Earlier records reinforce this pattern: the 2020 test cycle included a Dangerous failure for a nearside front tyre below the legal 1.6mm tread depth, alongside minor advisories for perished dust covers on both track rod end ball joints, and the 2023 and 2025 tests have consistently flagged front or rear tyres worn on the edge or close to the legal limit. The recurrence of ball joint, bush, and steering rack gaiter issues across multiple test cycles points to a vehicle that places measurable demand on its front-end consumables. Against an age of approximately eleven years, the recorded 75,668 miles equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 6,879 miles, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for the model. There are no extended gaps in the MOT testing record, with annual or biennial tests present from 2020 onwards, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than laid up for prolonged periods. Mileage progression between tests is consistent with steady commuter or short-journey use, and there is no evidence of sharp annual jumps that would indicate a heavy motorway-driven life or, conversely, the very low accumulation that often correlates with corrosion and seized components. For a Juke of this generation, this average mileage tends to keep the major driveline and engine internals within reasonable wear expectations, but it does not insulate the front suspension and braking components, which are evidently the active wear zones on this chassis. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering assemblies, as these are the components the DVSA record identifies as under the greatest strain. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front wheels when traversing speed humps or uneven road surfaces, particularly over the offside, where the ball joint was last flagged as excessively worn. Pay attention to any vagueness in the steering, a wandering sensation at speed, or uneven tyre wear across the front axle, all of which are consistent with tired lower arm bushes, worn ball joints, or perished steering rack gaiters allowing contamination of the inner ball joints. Jacking the vehicle and manually rocking each front wheel at the three and nine o'clock positions will reveal play in the track rod ends if the deteriorated dust covers noted in 2020 have allowed ingress of dirt since. Because the same lower arm was a Major failure and adjacent bushes were advisory on both sides, a thorough inspection of the entire front lower arm assembly, including the rear bushes, subframe mounting points, and anti-roll bar drop links, is worthwhile. The tyre history also warrants direct attention, as five of the seven recorded tests have flagged tyre condition, including a Dangerous failure for insufficient tread depth in 2020. A walk around should establish the current age, brand, and tread depth of all four tyres, with particular focus on the front pair which has repeatedly worn on the edge, a symptom that can indicate either incorrect wheel alignment or compromised suspension geometry from the worn components already discussed. Inspect the rear sidewalls closely for perishing or cracking, an issue flagged in three consecutive tests between 2022 and 2023, as aged rubber can deteriorate further regardless of remaining tread. Finally, check for any warning lights on the dashboard, particularly the tyre pressure monitoring system, and confirm that the tracking has been checked and corrected following any suspension component replacement, as unaddressed geometry will simply repeat the edge wear pattern observed throughout this MOT history.