2021 Nissan Juke Tekna DIG-T 1.0L Petrol · DV71 AAO

The most recent DVSA MOT test result dated 15 October 2025 shows the vehicle as having passed; however, the same date also records a failure entry with no defects listed, which is unusual but likely reflects a presentation or administrative retest scenario rather than any mechanical non-conformity. The earlier test on 16 October 2024 was also a pass with no advisories or defects recorded. With only three MOT entries on file and none of them carrying any advisories, monitor items, or failure points, the documented maintenance trend at official test level appears stable, though the sparse record means that any latent wear issues will not have been formally captured in the DVSA history. At five years of age with 30,774 miles on the odometer, this Nissan Juke is recording approximately 6,155 miles per year, which sits comfortably within typical usage parameters for a small petrol crossover in the UK. There are no significant mileage gaps between tests, and the progression between MOTs appears consistent rather than indicative of long periods of standing or unusually high accumulation. This average usage pattern suggests balanced wear on the major mechanical assemblies including the DIG-T engine, manual or DCT transmission (depending on the variant), braking system, and suspension components, without the elevated component fatigue often associated with high-mileage examples or the standing-related issues seen on very low-use vehicles. Given the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should focus on age- and time-related deterioration rather than chasing specific flagged defects. Tyres should be carefully inspected for sidewall perishing and cracking, as the factory-fitted rubber will be five years old regardless of tread depth and Nissan OE tyres can harden and crack with age. The 12V battery, a known weakness on many Nissan models of this era, should be tested for cranking strength and voltage retention, particularly if the vehicle has been used for short urban journeys only. The DIG-T turbocharged engine warrants a cold-start listening check for any timing chain rattle from the rear of the engine, and the intercooler pipework should be inspected for oil residue suggesting turbo seal wear. A thorough under-bonnet check of coolant, brake fluid, and oil condition is advisable, as these fluids degrade with calendar age rather than mileage, and a five-year-old car may be due for renewal even if the records do not explicitly flag it. On the road, attention should be paid to the behaviour of the rear torsion beam suspension and front MacPherson struts, listening for clonks or knocks over speed humps and uneven surfaces that could indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or top mounts. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive, with no shudder through the steering wheel under heavy braking that might suggest disc warp, particularly on the rear drums which can corrode and seize from light use. A reversing and parking manoeuvre at low speed will reveal any binding brake calipers or reluctant handbrake mechanism, both common on cars that have spent time parked. Finally, confirm that the digital instrument cluster, infotainment, climate control, and any reversing camera are functioning correctly, and review the service book or digital service record for evidence of regular oil and filter changes at intervals appropriate to the DIG-T engine, which is sensitive to extended service intervals.