2011 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · VO11 FHF

The vehicle holds a current MOT that passed on 3 January 2026 at 107,950 miles, but the record reveals a worsening trend in structural and mechanical integrity rather than stable upkeep. Two days prior, on 2 January 2026, the same car failed with a fractured nearside front coil spring and severely deteriorated inner CV joint boots on both sides. Although the spring was clearly replaced before the pass test, the tester still flagged both inner drive shaft CV boots as severely deteriorated on 3 January 2026, meaning the owner addressed only the most critical failure while leaving known drivelve deterioration in place. This selective repair pattern suggests reactive maintenance rather than a thorough, preventive approach. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with a typical annual use of around 7,200 miles for a 2011 vehicle, but the gap between the January 2024 pass at 95,562 miles and the December 2024 failure at 101,072 miles shows a notable accumulation of roughly 5,500 miles in just under twelve months. That period also coincided with a cluster of suspension defects, including a fractured offside rear coil spring, excessively worn nearside anti-roll bar linkage, nearside track rod end play, and an offside suspension arm ball joint. The front tyres were also worn to 3mm with cracking and perishing on both sides at that test. Taken together, this indicates the car was driven hard over that mileage interval with suspension and steering components already deteriorating, yet no preventive corrections were made before the failure occurred. A buyer should treat the suspension and drivetrain as the primary inspection priorities. The repeated appearance of fractured coil springs, worn ball joints, and track rod end play points to a car that has endured significant stress on its front and rear suspension without timely component replacement. The inner CV joint boots remain a live concern, as both sides were flagged as severely deteriorated in the most recent test, raising the risk of joint contamination, clicking under load, and eventual driveshaft failure if grease has already been lost. The advisories on tyre condition and perishing further suggest the car has spent periods standing or has been driven on underinflated or aged rubber. Beyond the MOT flags, a buyer should inspect the subframe, suspension mounting points, and inner wing arches for corrosion, particularly given the age and the pattern of neglected suspension wear. The oil leak noted in the gearbox area during the December 2024 test was not excessive, but any signs of fresh weeping around the gearbox or differential seals would warrant closer investigation. Brake condition is not explicitly documented in the record, so a physical check of disc thickness, pad wear, and any binding or uneven pull remains essential before purchase.