2010 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · LT60 KLO

The 2010 Nissan Juke passed its most recent MOT in September 2025, yet the maintenance trend is worsening rather than stabilizing. The tester flagged an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint bush and light oil misting from the offside rear shock absorber during the initial failure, requiring a repair before the pass was issued. Headlamp lens degradation also recurs, suggesting the previous owner neglected basic optical clarity and suspension upkeep. These are not minor consumable wear items; a worn ball joint presents a direct risk to structural integrity and steering precision. Accumulating 121,945 miles over sixteen years yields an annual average of roughly 7,600 miles, which initially appears low. However, the recent mileage pattern tells a different story. Between September 2023 at 93,296 miles and September 2024 at 107,833 miles, the Juke covered nearly 15,000 miles, repeating this distance over the following year to reach 121,945 miles. This recent spike in usage contrasts sharply with the earlier low mileage, implying the vehicle spent long periods standing before being subjected to intense modern driving. Such irregular usage often accelerates wear on consumables and causes corrosion in components like brake discs and coil springs. A buyer must inspect the undercarriage and suspension components closely before purchase. The recurring advisories for corroded coil springs and a binding offside rear service brake indicate the vehicle likely sat stationary for extended periods, leading to surface rust on brake discs and compromised spring coatings. The tester flagged play in the steering rack inner joint in 2024, and while it did not reappear in 2025, a worn front suspension ball joint bush suggests the entire front end requires thorough assessment for looseness and uneven tyre wear. Examine the seat belt webbing carefully, as the fraying noted in 2023 could have worsened. Finally, check the headlamp lenses for the persistent plastic degradation that has triggered multiple advisories, alongside verifying the shock absorber oil misting has not deteriorated into a full failure.