2017 Nissan Juke 1.2L Petrol · LP17 OOA

A 2017 Nissan Juke with eight recorded MOT tests has demonstrated largely clean roadworthiness, with the most recent assessment on 1 May 2026 returning a pass with no advisories or defects recorded. The overall trajectory is favourable: between 2020 and 2024, the vehicle passed five consecutive tests without a single advisory, establishing a stable baseline of compliance. The only interruption to that run occurred in May 2025, when a fail was recorded for an offside front tyre with a cut exceeding the permissible depth to expose ply or cords, alongside a driver visibility advisory for items removed from the centre mirror area. Notably, the brake disc and rear tyre advisories present on that 2025 fail were carried forward to the 2025 pass just two days later, suggesting the tyre was replaced but the discs and tyres were not, and the vehicle was subsequently presented again and passed with those items still flagged. The recorded mileage of 24,536 miles across approximately nine years equates to an annual accumulation of around 2,726 miles, which is well below the typical usage pattern for a vehicle of this age. While low annual mileage can reduce wear on major drivetrain components, it also raises the possibility of extended standing periods, which can bring their own mechanical considerations such as dried rubber seals, corroded brake components, and degraded tyre sidewalls from prolonged static exposure. There are no significant gaps between testing dates, with the vehicle presented annually, so the usage profile appears consistent rather than indicative of a long-term lay-up that would warrant specific concern. The advisory items flagging on both 2025 tests centred on the front brake discs showing pitting and scoring on their inner faces, although not to a degree classified as seriously weakened. Given that these discs were already showing surface degradation on the inner side at the last recorded inspection, a prospective buyer should examine the discs for any progression in lipping, hot spots, or blueing, and listen for brake judder under moderate application. The rear tyres were also noted as showing slight cracking and perishing, so a thorough inspection of the sidewalls for ozone cracking or brittleness is advisable, and the front tyres should be checked for age-related hardening even if the previous cut damage has been rectified. On a physical inspection and test drive, particular attention should be paid to the braking system, as the inner-surface disc wear observed suggests possible sticking or seized caliper slider pins, which can cause uneven pad transfer and accelerated inner-edge wear. A road test should include firm pedal applications from moderate speed to detect any judder or pulsing through the steering wheel, which would indicate disc runout. Suspension components should be exercised over uneven surfaces, listening for clonks from the front struts, top mounts, or anti-roll bar drop links, given the typical urban duty cycle of a low-mileage Juke. Finally, with the 2026 test showing no recorded defects, the immediate compliance position is sound, but a buyer should factor in that the front brake discs may now be approaching the point where machining or replacement becomes necessary.