2014 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · VN64 AEP

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in October 2025 at 73,913 miles resulted in a pass despite identifying a perished nearside rear tyre and a corroding exhaust silencer. While the car passed its latest inspection, the 2024 failure due to an excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint suggests that suspension components are only addressed once they reach a point of legal failure. At 73,913 miles over 12 years, the Juke has averaged approximately 6,159 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-mileage usage patterns. The data shows consistent testing intervals with roughly 2,500 to 3,000 miles covered between annual tests from 2022 to 2025. This low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it increases the likelihood of rubber components degrading and metal oxidizing due to age and exposure rather than mechanical friction. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the 2023 test flagged wear on both the nearside and offside lower suspension arm pins and bushes. Although the ball joint was replaced following the 2024 failure, the remaining bushes should be checked for perished rubber or excessive play. The history of offside front service brake binding noted in 2023 also warrants a check to ensure the caliper is not seizing, which can lead to uneven pad wear and overheating. The rear exhaust silencer shows a clear history of progressive corrosion noted in 2023, 2024, and 2025. While it has not yet caused a failure, the persistent mention of thinning metal suggests the component will require replacement in the near future as the rust develops perforures. Given the perished sidew on the nearside rear tyre in the latest test, the entire tyre set should be evaluated for sidewall cracking and dry rot, which is common on vehicles of this age that sit for extended periods.