2014 Nissan Juke 1.2L Petrol · SL64 UCD

The defining mechanical story of this 2014 Nissan Juke is a clear and persistent pattern of brake and undercarriage deterioration, with two separate MOT failures on the braking system within a single twelve-month cycle. The September 2023 test resulted in a dangerous failure due to a brake pipe at imminent risk of fracture on the offside front, alongside a major defect for the nearside front brake pipe being excessively corroded and a further major flag because brake performance could not be tested due to a leaking offside front pipe. Despite this serious event, the same vehicle passed an MOT in September 2025 with advisories relating to play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and play in the nearside front steering rack inner joint, suggesting that the steering and suspension components are now also beginning to accumulate wear. Between the 2023 failure and the 2025 pass, the 2024 test recorded advisories for corroded brake pipes at both rear locations. Taken together, the documented pattern shows that braking pipework corrosion and front suspension wear are the chronic issues for this particular chassis, and a prospective buyer should treat them as the primary area of mechanical risk. Mileage data is not supplied with the DVSA history, and with no recorded odometer readings available across the eight tests on file, it is not possible to calculate an annual accumulation rate or identify any unusual gaps in usage. The testing history itself runs consistently from March 2021 through September 2025 with annual intervals, indicating the vehicle has been in regular use on UK roads and presented for testing each year without prolonged off-road periods. The absence of mileage context limits any deeper mechanical inference relating to wear rates, but the recurring nature of brake disc pitting advisories across multiple tests suggests the vehicle is being driven in conditions that promote corrosion of braking components, whether through short urban cycles, wet weather exposure, or winter road salt. Any test drive should focus directly on the components that have been flagged throughout this record. With advisories on the offside front anti-roll bar ball joint and steering rack inner joint noted at the most recent test, listen carefully for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension when traversing speed bumps or potholes, and feel for any vagueness, slack, or juddering through the steering wheel, particularly when turning at low speed. On a quiet road, perform several moderate braking stops from around 30 mph and check for any pulling to one side, sponginess in the pedal, or vibration through the pedal, as the 2023 dangerous brake pipe failure indicates that corrosion of the metal brake lines is a known issue on this vehicle. Inspect the brake discs visually for obvious lipping or scoring on the outer edge, and where possible, have the discs measured for thickness, since pitted front discs were flagged in 2023 alongside rear disc wear in 2022. Also examine the visible brake pipes along the underbody and inner arches for surface rust, blistering, or flaking, and pay particular attention to the rear pipe runs where both sides were flagged as corroded in 2024. Regarding the rest of the recorded history, the 2022 test included a dangerous failure for an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm pin or bush, so a thorough inspection should include checking all front suspension linkages for perished or cracked rubber bushes, listening for any knocking over uneven surfaces, and confirming that the wheels sit squarely without uneven tyre wear, as front tyre edge wear was flagged in both 2022 and 2023. The minor exhaust leak advisory noted in 2023 should prompt a cold-start listening check for any ticking or hissing from the rear box area. Finally, given the recurring brake pipe corrosion findings on a vehicle of this age, it is prudent to budget for a brake pipe replacement and possible disc refurbishment as part of any purchase decision, and to verify that the previous rectification has been carried out to a satisfactory standard with quality replacement components rather than temporary repairs.