2016 Nissan Juke 1.2L Petrol · PF66 HFZ

A Nissan Juke of this vintage with eight MOT tests on record would normally be expected to show a steady accumulation of advisories and the occasional failure, yet this particular car has recorded only a single failure across the 2019 to 2025 period, and that was a minor item confined to offside wiper effectiveness on the October 2023 retest, which subsequently passed cleanly on the same date. The most recent assessment on 7 October 2025 returned a pass with no advisories or defects recorded, continuing a stable run of roadworthy outcomes that includes two further passes in 2023 and 2024, and an unannotated pass in 2021. The only advisories in the entire history relate to front tyre wear, flagged in both 2020 and again on both sides in 2022, after which no further tyre-related notes have appeared, suggesting either replacement with more durable rubber or a change in wear pattern. Overall, the recorded test history is notably sparse in defects for a ten year old vehicle. With 29,212 miles recorded over approximately ten years, this Juke has averaged around 2,921 miles per year, which is substantially below typical annual mileage for a car of this age and class. The testing gaps between 2019 and 2020 and across each subsequent year show consistent annual presentation rather than any prolonged off-road period, indicating the vehicle has been in regular but light use. Mechanically, low annual mileage of this nature means that wear items such as brake discs, pads, suspension bushes and coil springs have experienced limited cumulative stress, but components more sensitive to standing time, such as the 12 volt battery, brake caliper slide mechanisms, and the internal rubber of tyres that may have aged regardless of tread depth, are worth particular scrutiny. The recorded mileage progression between tests also appears steady rather than showing any sudden jumps or gaps, which removes the suspicion of clock irregularity but does reinforce the lightly used profile. For a prospective buyer, the most relevant component history centres on the front tyres, which were flagged for edge wear on both nearside and offside positions across two separate tests in 2020 and 2022. This pattern of front axle edge wear on a front wheel drive crossover can point to slightly aggressive camber settings, worn front suspension bushes, or simply the geometry being unsettled by ageing strut top mount bearings, so on a test drive it is worth listening for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed humps and pothole edges, and feeling for any vagueness or wandering from the steering on a straight motorway section. Additionally, the 2023 wiper failure, although trivial, is a useful reminder to check that both wiper blades clear the screen fully without smearing, and to confirm the washer jets are delivering adequate fluid to the swept area. Given the modest annual mileage, the brake system has likely seen limited frictional wear, but low use combined with possible extended standing periods can lead to corroded brake discs and binding calipers, particularly at the rear. During a test drive, the buyer should pay attention to any rotational judder through the brake pedal, any pulling to one side under heavy braking, and whether the handbrake holds effectively on an incline, as rear caliper sliders that have seized from lack of use can leave the handbrake feeling ineffective or cause the rear wheels to drag. Under the vehicle, it is sensible to inspect the front suspension arms, drop links, and anti-roll bar bushes for any perishing or cracking of the rubber, as these components are age-sensitive rather than purely mileage-sensitive and may be approaching the point where replacement is advisable on a car of this vintage regardless of the recorded odometer reading.