2019 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · DT19 XAW

The 2019 Nissan Juke passed its most recent MOT on 29 May 2026 at 72,788 miles, but the tester flagged a recurring issue: the nearside rear tyre was worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, measuring 1.9mm on a 205/60/16. This is not an isolated event. The same axle has appeared on the record three times in four years, suggesting a persistent alignment or suspension wear pattern rather than simple neglect. The maintenance trend is stable in the sense that the car consistently passes, but the repeated tyre advisories point to an underlying mechanical condition that has not been corrected. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 10,400 miles per year. The intervals between tests show a steady progression: 37,359 miles in May 2022, 45,479 in May 2023, 53,705 in May 2024, 63,372 in May 2025, and 72,788 in May 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in recorded distance. The annual test pattern is consistent, indicating the car has been used regularly and presented for inspection each year without interruption. The recurring nearside rear tyre wear, appearing in 2024 as a front advisory and shifting to the rear axle in 2025 and 2026, warrants close physical inspection. A buyer should examine the rear suspension bushes, trailing arm alignment, and shock absorber condition on that side. Uneven inner-edge wear on the rear tyre typically indicates excessive negative camber or a worn hub bearing allowing deflection under load. The nearside front tyre advisory from the 2024 test at 53,705 miles suggests the issue may have migrated or that both ends of the car share a common alignment fault. A four-wheel alignment check is advisable before purchase. Beyond the tyre wear, the 2026 test recorded a small cut in the nearside rear tyre sidewall. Cuts expose the carcass to moisture and structural degradation, and this tyre should be replaced regardless of remaining tread depth. The brake discs and pads on the rear axle deserve attention given the binding or dragging conditions that often accompany uneven tyre wear. Inspect the rear caliper slides and handbrake mechanism for corrosion or seizure. The exhaust system and subframe mounting points should also be checked for corrosion, as the Juke's platform is known to collect road salt in box sections, particularly around the rear suspension pickup points.