2016 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · FD66 CFY

A clean seven-test MOT record with no failures or advisories on five of those occasions defines the roadworthiness history of this 2016 Nissan Juke, with the most recent test on 17 October 2025 returning a pass and no recorded defects. Two isolated advisories sit within the file: a 2024 note that the front brake discs were worn though not excessively, and a 2022 note flagging slight perishing and cracking on both rear tyres. There is no recurrence of either item on subsequent tests, and no corrosion, suspension, exhaust, or structural advisories have appeared at any point. The absence of repeat component flags suggests the brake wear noted in 2024 did not progress to an MOT failure within the annual testing cycle, while the tyres appear to have been replaced sometime after the 2022 inspection. Overall, the trend across the documented testing period is stable rather than deteriorating, with no pattern of chronic mechanical decline. Recorded mileage of 44,616 miles across approximately ten years equates to an average accumulation of around 4,462 miles per year, which is low for a vehicle of this age and suggests either light everyday use, a significant amount of stationary time, or a mix of both. There are no gaps in annual testing between 2019 and 2025, which means the vehicle has been presented for MOT consistently and has not been formally registered as off the road through a SORN declaration during that window. Low annual mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain and engine components relative to higher-mileage equivalents, but it also brings considerations specific to vehicles that spend long periods parked, particularly around brake caliper seizure, tyre flat-spotting and sidewall deterioration, and underbody corrosion from road salt and moisture sitting on stationary components. The 2022 tyre advisory is consistent with age-related sidewall perishing rather than wear, which is worth bearing in mind. For a prospective buyer, the test-drive focus should centre on the components that have already drawn examiner attention. For the front brake system flagged in 2024, listen for any grinding or scraping on a low-speed stop and check for pulling to one side under braking, which could indicate uneven disc wear or a binding caliper that has seized during periods of light use; the pedal should feel firm without excessive travel. Inspect both front discs visually through the wheel for a pronounced lip on the outer edge, and check the disc surface for hot spots, blueing, or deep scoring. The 2022 rear tyre advisory points towards checking the current rear tyres closely for sidewall cracking, bulging, or perishing, particularly along the lower shoulder, and confirming the DOT manufacture date to ensure they are not aged rubber masquerading as serviceable tread. Beyond the flagged items, the Nissan Juke is known for niggling issues in the suspension and underbody that warrant a deliberate road test. Push down firmly on each corner and release; the body should settle once with no continued bouncing or clonking, which would indicate worn strut mounts or weakened coil springs. Drive slowly over speed humps and listen for knocks or creaks from the front anti-roll bar drop links and lower suspension arms, as these are common wear points on the Juke. Steering should feel direct without vibration through the wheel at speed, and the clutch should engage smoothly without slipping under load. Finally, on cold start, listen for any timing chain rattle from the front of the engine and check for blue exhaust smoke on warm-up, both of which would warrant further investigation independent of the MOT record.