2020 Nissan Juke N-Connecta DIG-T 1.0L Petrol · NU70 ECT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a consistent pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 55,875 miles passed, yet introduced an advisory for slight play in the offside front track rod end ball joint. While the vehicle has passed its inspections, the history of failures indicates that previous owners frequently only addressed faults once they reached the point of failure rather than performing preventative maintenance between tests. At 55,875 miles over six years, the Juke has averaged approximately 9,300 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a petrol hatchback. The data shows consistent annual testing intervals, with roughly 8,300 miles driven between October 2023 and September 2024, and another 9,600 miles before the October 2025 test. This steady mileage suggests a regular use pattern, though the specific nature of the failures suggests that components are being pushed to their operational limits. A buyer must pay close attention to the braking system and suspension components during a physical inspection. The September 2024 test failed because both front and rear brake pads were wearing thin and the offside rear tyre was below the legal 1.6mm limit. Although these were corrected for the retest, the recurring mention of the offside rear tyre being worn on the edge across 2023 and 2024 suggests a potential alignment issue or a worn rear suspension bush that has not been properly rectified to prevent premature tyre wear. The offside front track rod end ball joint flagged in the 2025 test will now require replacement to prevent further steering geometry degradation or failure. The buyer should also verify the condition of the windscreen wipers, as these were a repeated point of failure in two previous tests. Given the history of thin brake pads and discs, a thorough check of the current friction material thickness and disc condition is necessary to ensure the vehicle does not immediately require a significant expenditure.