2012 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · NA62 NLE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a period of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 75,405 miles passed, it introduced an advisory for an offside front wheel bearing with slight play. This follows a significant failure in October 2024 where multiple critical steering and braking components were deemed defective. The trend suggests that while the car is being maintained to pass annual inspections, the owner tends to address faults only they reach a point of failure or advisory. The mileage profile is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,386 miles per year. This low usage explains the presence of age-related issues such as corroded brake pipes and worn suspension wishbone bushes noted in 2024. However, low mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and seals due to inactivity, which aligns with the failure of the anti-roll bar linkage and track rod end during the 2024 test. The gap between the 2023 test at 65,199 miles and the 2024 test at 70,824 miles shows a consistent usage pattern of roughly 5,000 miles per annum. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry to ensure the repairs following the major October failure were executed correctly. The 2024 failure highlighted corroded front brake pipes covered in grease, which suggests a previous attempt to hide corrosion; these should be visually inspected for any signs of further degradation. The minor oil leak noted in 2023 also requires a physical check to ensure it has not worsened into a significant leak. Given the recent advisory on the wheel bearing, a test drive checking for hub noise or excessive movement is necessary to determine immediate replacement before the component fails.