2014 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · ST64 RBY

The most recent DVSA MOT test on 8 December 2025 resulted in a PASS, accompanied by two advisory items relating to an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its edge and a corroded brake pipe at the rear that has been covered in grease or other protective material. Looking back through the recorded MOT history, the vehicle has passed every annual test without any failures or dangerous defects, but a clear pattern has emerged over the three most recent examinations in 2023, 2024 and 2025, with recurring advisories concerning front tyre edge wear and brake pipe corrosion. This repeated recurrence of the same advisory categories suggests that while the vehicle remains roadworthy at the point of test, there is a gradually worsening trend in chassis and underbody condition rather than an improving one, which is typical for a 12-year-old vehicle subject to annual inspection. The recorded mileage of 54,187 miles over approximately 12 years equates to an annual average of around 4,516 miles, which is considerably below the national average and indicates either genuinely light use, periods of standing, or a combination of both. Low annual mileage of this nature reduces wear on major drivetrain components such as the engine, clutch and gearbox internals, but it brings its own set of age-related concerns. Long periods of standing can promote corrosion on brake discs, brake caliper seizure, deterioration of rubber seals and gaiters, and degradation of fluids such as brake fluid, coolant and the 12V battery due to calendar ageing rather than mileage accumulation. The persistent advisories relating to front tyres wearing on their edge warrant close attention during a physical inspection and test drive. Edge wear on a front tyre typically points to a wheel alignment issue, suspension geometry wear, or compromised components such as worn suspension bushes, droplinks or coil springs. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over speed bumps or uneven road surfaces, and check for uneven or feathering wear across the tread surface. It would be prudent to request a current wheel alignment check and to budget for replacement suspension components if any play is detected during a physical examination of the front suspension links and bushes. The recurring brake pipe corrosion advisories, now noted on both front and rear sections over successive tests, indicate progressive degradation of the underbody braking pipework and should not be ignored. Although the application of grease or protective material has been used to delay further deterioration, brake lines will eventually require renewal, particularly given the age and likely exposure to winter road salts. A thorough inspection should be conducted with the vehicle raised to examine all visible brake pipes for surface corrosion, pitting or flaking, and the handbrake mechanism should be checked for proper operation given the low mileage. Additionally, age-appropriate servicing items should be verified regardless of the modest mileage, including tyre sidewalls for perishing or cracking from ageing rubber, brake disc surface corrosion which may suggest seized calipers, the condition and state of charge of the 12V battery which typically fails after five to seven years, and confirmation that brake fluid, coolant and engine oil have been changed on a time-based rather than purely mileage-based schedule, with supporting service book stamps or invoices ideally provided.