2012 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · PX62 ABU

The most recent DVSA examination dated 6 June 2026 resulted in a Pass, although this should be interpreted with caution as a failure was issued on the very same date for a defective nearside stop lamp and an inoperative offside registration plate lamp, both of which would need to be rectified before the vehicle could be lawfully driven away. The Pass itself carried a Minor for a deteriorated offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover, alongside an Advisory concerning slight corrosion to the ferrule of the central rear brake hose. When this outcome is reviewed alongside the 2024 and 2025 test cycles, a pattern emerges of recurring advisories relating to tyre condition and steering components, while the 2025 cycle itself featured a Fail for the same reason the 2026 Pass ultimately resolved to a retest clearance. Overall, the trend is best described as stable but heavily advisory-laden, with several defects flagged across consecutive MOT cycles indicating a vehicle that is being maintained to a passable level rather than to a high standard. With recorded mileage of 110,966 against a fourteen-year vehicle age, the annual usage equates to approximately 7,926 miles per year, which sits broadly within the typical range for a car of this profile. The MOT history does not show any particularly unusual mileage gaps or rapid accumulations between tests, suggesting the odometer reading has progressed in a steady, realistic manner. At this combined age and mileage, the mechanical expectations should focus on wear-based consumables such as suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and pads, the clutch assembly, and general drivetrain refinement, particularly given the Juke's turbocharged variant tendencies and known susceptibility to ageing suspension components. Given the recurring tyre advisories, particularly the cracking and perishing noted on both rear tyres across the 2025 and 2026 tests, a prospective buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of all four tyres, paying particular attention to sidewall integrity, as rubber deteriorates with age regardless of tread depth. The nearside front tyre was also flagged as worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge in the 2026 failure, suggesting potential tracking misalignment, uneven wear pattern, or worn suspension geometry, all of which warrant a test drive to listen for pulling to one side, steering vagueness, or uneven thumping on uneven surfaces. The 2025 Advisory for play in the steering rack inner joint is particularly significant and should be physically verified by hand on a road test, feeling for any clonking, looseness, or slack when turning the wheel from lock to lock at low speed, as this is a wear item that progresses and directly impacts handling safety. The brake-related advisories also merit careful attention. The 2024 test flagged a corroded offside front brake pipe covered in grease, and the 2026 test noted corrosion to the central rear brake hose ferrule, both of which indicate the early stages of brake line and flexible hose degradation typical of a vehicle operating in variable UK weather conditions. On a test drive, the buyer should assess brake pedal feel, noting that the 2024 Advisory of long travel on the brake pedal could indicate worn rear drum brake adjusters, a failing master cylinder, or air ingress, and should be evaluated for firmness and consistent bite. Furthermore, given the vehicle's age, the buyer should confirm the date of the most recent cambelt or timing chain service where applicable, verify the condition and charge state of the twelve-volt battery, and establish the age of the brake fluid, coolant, and automatic transmission fluid if fitted, as time-based fluid degradation can compromise braking performance, cooling efficiency, and gearbox longevity irrespective of the MOT outcome.