2016 Nissan Juke 1.2L Petrol · VA65 BKX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in February 2025 at 43,761 miles passed with only an advisory for a perishing offside rear tyre. This represents an improvement over the March 2023 test where the vehicle failed on multiple mechanical fronts, suggesting that the owner has addressed critical safety defects once they were flagged by the tester. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,376 miles per year. Data indicates a significant period of inactivity between March 2023 and February 2024, where the car covered only 226 miles in nearly eleven months. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, long stationary periods often lead to the degradation of rubber-based components. The cracking on the offside rear tyre noted in 2025 is a direct consequence of this age and neglect rather than use. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the 2023 failure highlighted an excessively worn offside front arm ball joint and a compromised dust cover. Although these were repaired, the low usage frequency can cause suspension components to seize or perish due to infrequent movement. The brake system also requires scrutiny; the front pads were found below the legal limit in 2023, and the buyer should verify that the discs are free of pitting or corrosion resulting from the vehicle sitting for long durations.