2016 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · K900 AAR

The most recent DVSA examination on 26 March 2026 resulted in a PASS, following a FAIL one day earlier on 25 March 2026. The failure was triggered by a Major defect for an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and a Major for the windscreen washer providing insufficient fluid. The nearside front ball joint was simultaneously flagged as an Advisory with slight play. A repeat test the following day passed once the washer system was replenished and the ball joint issue was presumably addressed or downgraded to advisory level. Reviewing the wider history, the vehicle displays a stable but gradually worsening maintenance trend, with advisories mounting across consecutive tests rather than diminishing. The 2024 test recorded nearside front tyre wear and perishing, the 2025 test noted a missing brake pipe clip, and the 2026 test culminated in suspension component wear and tyre wear advisories. This pattern suggests consumable and chassis components are reaching the natural end of their service life at this mileage and age. With 60,424 miles recorded over a ten-year life, the vehicle has averaged approximately 6,042 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a small SUV of this age and broadly in line with annual expectations. There are no significant gaps in MOT coverage or anomalous jumps in mileage between tests that would indicate a dormant period or clock irregularity. The relatively modest annual usage means wear progression on major mechanical items such as the engine, gearbox and clutch has been moderate, though age-related degradation of rubber, plastic and fluid-based components remains a relevant consideration. The MOT history captures testing at consistent annual intervals, allowing a clear view of incremental wear. The most pressing area of attention is the front suspension. The ball joint wear flagged on both nearside and offside sides within the same test suggests the lower wishbone assemblies, or at minimum the ball joints themselves, are nearing the end of their functional life. A prospective buyer should listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension when traversing speed bumps, potholes or uneven surfaces, and should feel for vagueness or wandering in the steering, particularly under braking or on undulating roads. Uneven inner or outer tyre wear, often visible as feathering or scalloping on the tread shoulders, is a further indicator of worn suspension joints. Given that the nearside ball joint was recorded as having slight play, this should be inspected by a technician placing the vehicle on a lift with the wheels loaded, as static jiggling will not always reveal play at the legal MOT threshold. Replacement of both lower arms or ball joints is a common repair on a Juke of this age and is relatively straightforward but should not be deferred once play is present. Beyond the suspension concerns, the tyre condition warrants careful inspection. The 2024 advisory recorded cracking and perishing in the nearside front tread, and the 2026 failure noted nearside rear and nearside front tyres worn close to the legal limit on their outer and inner edges. Tyre perishing due to age, rather than simply tread depth, is a relevant concern on a ten-year-old vehicle, and sidewalls should be checked for fine cracks or brittleness even where the tread appears adequate. The missing offside front brake pipe clip recorded in 2025 is a minor advisory but indicates attention to underbody condition is worthwhile; a buyer should inspect the brake lines, fuel lines and undertray for corrosion or rubbing damage, particularly around mounting points. Other age-related items to verify include the condition of the 12V battery, which on a ten-year-old car is likely due for replacement, the brake fluid and engine coolant which degrade on a calendar basis irrespective of mileage, and the condition of the rear brake calipers which may bind after prolonged low-speed use. A thorough road test should confirm smooth gear selection, consistent brake pedal feel without pulling or shudder, and the absence of any dashboard warning lights before committing to purchase.