2016 Nissan Juke 1.2L Petrol · DP65 RWL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent inspection history indicates a sharp decline in maintenance standards. While the car maintained a clean record between 2023 and 2025, the January 2026 test at 53,841 miles revealed multiple critical failures. Although the vehicle passed a re-test five days later at 53,878 miles, the transition from zero defects to multiple mechanical failures suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to upkeep. The mileage profile is low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. There is a consistent pattern of usage between 2023 and 2025, with the car covering roughly 4,700 miles in annual intervals. However, the 4,705 miles driven between January 2025 and January 2026 represent a significant spike in activity. Low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and corrosion of fluid lines, which aligns with the specific faults found in the latest test. A buyer must scrutinize the front suspension assembly, as the previous test flagged both the nearside and offside front ball joints as excessively worn. While these were likely replaced to secure the pass, the buyer should check for play in the steering geometry. The failure of the offside front brake pipe due to excessive corrosion necessitates a thorough inspection of the entire brake line network to ensure rust is not progressing elsewhere on the chassis. Furthermore, the January 2026 record noted three tyres worn to the legal limit with uneven edge wear. This indicates either an alignment issue or a total neglect of basic consumable maintenance until the point of failure. Given the history, the buyer should verify that new tyres have actually been fitted and that the tracking is correct to prevent premature wear.