2021 Nissan Juke N-Connecta DIG-T S-A 1.0L Petrol · TY06 SHA

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 3 November 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean test outcomes across the available history, which also includes passes dated 18 November 2024 and 17 June 2024. With three successive advisories-free passes on file and no recorded failures or refusal items, the documented maintenance trend is strongly indicative of a car that has been kept in good mechanical order and presented for testing without any developing concerns flagged by the examiner. While a clean MOT record does not constitute a guarantee of overall mechanical health, the consistency of these results suggests the vehicle has been maintained proactively and is unlikely to have suffered from neglect in its primary safety-critical systems such as braking, suspension, lighting, and exhaust emissions. At 30,633 miles over approximately five years, this Juke is accumulating mileage at an average of around 6,127 miles annually, which sits squarely within typical usage parameters for a privately owned car in the UK. There is no evidence in the records of significant standing periods with minimal use, nor any indication of excessively high annual mileage that would accelerate wear on consumables, clutches, or drivetrain components. This moderate and consistent usage pattern is mechanically favourable, as it tends to keep seals, brakes, and moving suspension parts working regularly without subjecting them to the elevated stress of high-mileage running. The DCT or automated manual gearbox fitted to the DIG-T S-A variant in particular benefits from steady usage rather than long periods of inactivity, which can cause mechatronic issues and fluid degradation. Given the clean MOT record and the moderate mileage, there are no specific recurring defects or advisories to investigate, but a prospective buyer should still carry out thorough age- and usage-appropriate physical checks before purchase. The tyres, despite likely retaining adequate tread depth, should be carefully inspected for sidewall perishing and cracking consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, as rubber degrades with calendar age irrespective of mileage, and any DOT date code older than around five years should prompt consideration of replacement. The 12-volt battery should be load-tested, as original Nissan batteries of this age frequently show diminished cranking performance, and brake discs should be checked for any lipping or corrosion pitting from standing or light use that may not be evident during an MOT but could manifest as shudder or pulsing under braking. Coolant, brake fluid, and the DCT gearbox oil if serviceable should be confirmed as within their replacement intervals, as these fluids degrade on a time basis. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the behaviour of the automated DCT transmission, listening for any hesitant engagement, juddering on low-speed manoeuvres, or unusual whine that could indicate mechatronic wear, as these units are known to be sensitive to fluid condition and software updates. The suspension should be exercised over uneven surfaces to detect any knocking from worn anti-roll bar bushes, top mounts, or strut bearings, which are common wear items on a five-year-old Nissan of this mileage. Steering response should remain precise without vibration or pulling, and the brakes should be smooth and progressive without any binding or grinding. Finally, verifying the service book stamps or digital service history against the recommended Nissan intervals will confirm that the cam chain or belt, spark plugs, and oil changes have been attended to on schedule, completing a comprehensive picture of a vehicle that, on the documented evidence, has been carefully maintained.