2012 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · SB12 VLP

The 2012 Nissan Juke holds a current MOT, having passed its most recent test on 2 February 2024 at 148,518 miles. That said, the maintenance trend over the preceding two years is mixed rather than reassuring. The 2023 test failed on both front lower suspension arm ball joints likely to become detached, a serious steering and suspension defect that was rectified before the February 2023 pass. However, the 2024 failure flagged excessive play in both front track rod end ball joints, a horn not working, an illegible registration plate, and a defective nearside registration plate lamp. These were all fixed in time for the same-day retest, but the pattern of recurring steering and lighting defects within twelve months suggests wear-prone front-end components are reaching the end of their serviceable life. The pass is valid, yet the underlying trend points to a vehicle requiring close monitoring rather than one with a clean bill of health. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 2012 vehicle, averaging roughly 10,600 miles per year. The record shows a jump from 123,146 miles in January 2022 to 138,161 miles in February 2023, a gain of 15,015 miles in just over twelve months, followed by a further 10,357 miles to the 148,518-mile reading in February 2024. This indicates sustained, above-average annual use through 2022 and 2023, which is consistent with the accelerated wear seen on front suspension and brake components. No mileage gaps or anomalies are present in the record, and the current reading has remained static since February 2024, suggesting the vehicle has been standing or used very little in the past two years and four months. A buyer inspecting this Juke in person should concentrate on the front suspension and steering linkage. Both lower suspension arm ball joints were flagged as likely to detach in 2023, and both track rod ends showed excessive play in 2024, meaning these components have been replaced or adjusted recently but may already be wearing again given the vehicle's age and mileage. Check for uneven tyre wear, clunking over bumps, and vague steering as indicators of remaining service life. The rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin in February 2024, so verify their current thickness and inspect the condition of the rear brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear. The 2022 test recorded corrosion on all four brake pipes, which were addressed, but a fresh inspection of the underside for any recurrence of corrosion, particularly around brake unions and along the chassis rails, is advisable given the vehicle's age. Finally, confirm the horn, all registration plate lamps, and the legibility of the plate itself are fully operational, as these minor defects recurred at the last test and may have deteriorated further during the period of low use since.