2016 Nissan Juke 1.2L Petrol · PF66 HFO

This ten-year-old Nissan Juke presents an unusually clean MOT history, with a continuous record of passes stretching back several test cycles and not a single advisory, defect, or component-level failure recorded against the vehicle. The most recent test on 2 June 2025 returned a pass with no defects, and a separate entry on the same date recorded a fail also with no defects recorded against the vehicle, which typically indicates an administrative or retest event rather than a mechanical rectification. Across the 2024, 2023, and 2022 tests, the Juke has consistently returned clean sheets, suggesting that the brakes, suspension, exhaust, tyres, and emissions systems have all remained within DVSA thresholds without requiring any advisory attention during routine inspection. For a vehicle of this age and segment, a fully clear MOT history with no advisories at all is a notably strong indicator of sustained roadworthiness, although it does place a slightly higher burden on the buyer to verify that nothing has been overlooked or recently deteriorated since the last examiner looked at the car. Against a ten-year life, the recorded 65,098 miles equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 6,500 miles, which sits squarely within the expected bracket for a commuter or family-used crossover of this age and is neither unusually low nor high. There are no extended gaps in the MOT testing record and no missing annual tests, which confirms continuous use on the road rather than a long-term SORN or off-road lay-up that could have allowed corrosion to take hold unchecked or fuel system seals and rubber components to deteriorate. The mileage progression between tests is steady and consistent, suggesting regular rather than sporadic use, which generally benefits mechanical longevity as components such as the timing chain, turbocharger, CV joints, and brake calipers remain active and less prone to seizing. Given the absence of any mileage anomalies and the clean test record, there is no immediate mechanical concern raised by the usage profile alone. That said, the absence of recorded advisories should not be taken as a guarantee that all wear items remain in prime condition on the day of purchase. Items such as front brake discs and pads, suspension coil springs, drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, and the lower ball joints are all common wear points on a Juke of this age and mileage that can pass an MOT at the threshold one month but begin to show deterioration shortly afterwards. On a test drive, listen carefully for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn top mounts or drop links, and pay particular attention to any knocking from the rear torsion beam area on rougher roads. Steering should feel precise without excess play, and any vagueness or knocking from the steering column area on full lock would warrant closer inspection of the power steering system and tie rod ends. The 1.5 dCi and 1.6 DIG-T variants of the Juke each carry known mechanical traits that are worth probing during a viewing. Diesel examples should be checked for any hesitation, smoke on startup, or turbo lag that could indicate injector wear or a failing turbo actuator, while petrol turbo models benefit from listening for timing chain rattle on cold start and confirming smooth power delivery without misfires. The clutch should be tested on a hill to confirm firm, progressive engagement without slipping or judder, and the manual gearbox should slot cleanly into all ratios without synchro whine. Given the clean MOT history but the natural wear expectations of a 65,000-mile vehicle, a fresh inspection by an independent specialist with the car on a ramp would be prudent to confirm the condition of the rear brake drums or discs, handbrake mechanism, exhaust mounting, and underbody corrosion, none of which would necessarily be flagged at MOT level until they deteriorated further.