2010 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · WN60 DPX

The most recent DVSA examination on 9 December 2025 resulted in a PASS, although two advisories were issued against the nearside track rod end ball joint for slight play and the nearside rear seat belt for slight webbing damage or fraying. Looking at the broader pattern, the maintenance trend is best described as broadly stable but with a clear cluster of steering and suspension concerns developing over the last eighteen months. Between June 2023 and June 2024 the vehicle passed without recorded defects, yet the June 2024 retest produced two major suspension and steering failures alongside a dangerous front brake defect, and advisories for rear suspension bushes have been carried over twice. A subsequent failure in June 2025 for a split CV boot and a position lamp, followed by a clean pass seven months later with only minor advisories, suggests the remedial work has been carried out but that the underlying wear pattern on the front suspension and steering is progressive and worth taking seriously on inspection. Recorded mileage stands at 103,889 miles on a vehicle now approximately sixteen years old, equating to roughly 6,493 miles annually, which is broadly typical for its age and not indicative of either long-term standing or excessive high-mileage use. There are no unusually long gaps between MOT entries that would suggest extended periods off the road, nor are there any sudden mileage jumps between tests that would point to inconsistent odometer readings. That said, at this combined age and mileage, wear-related deterioration of consumables and rubber components is to be expected, and the history of steering and suspension advisories aligns with that expectation for a Juke of this vintage. The annual mileage is sufficient to keep the engine, transmission, and braking system in regular working order, which is generally favourable for mechanical condition, but it remains a front-wheel-drive vehicle with sixteen years of service life accumulated. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the recurring front-end issues flagged across the MOT record. The track rod end ball joint advisory from December 2025 should be inspected by rocking the wheel at nine and three o'clock to detect any clonking or slack, while the replacement lower suspension arm ball joint fitted after the June 2024 failure should be checked for premature wear, particularly if non-genuine components were used. The earlier split CV boot on the nearside inner drive shaft joint is a known failure point on the Juke; if the boot has been replaced with a universal stretch boot rather than an OE-style item, inspect it carefully for splits or perished, as the constant velocity joint itself can fail rapidly once grease escapes and contamination ingresses. On test drive, listen for any clicking or knocking on full-lock turning, vibration through the steering wheel under acceleration, or a wandering sensation at speed that would indicate worn steering or front suspension geometry. The rear suspension arm pin or bush wear advisories from 2025 are described as not resulting in excessive movement, but they should be rechecked for progression, as the audible symptom is typically a clunk over uneven surfaces or speed bumps. Beyond the documented MOT items, the age and mileage of this vehicle warrant several physical checks that are not necessarily captured in the test record. Inspect the tyres closely for sidewall cracking and perishing given the calendar age, even if tread depth remains adequate, and verify that all four tyres are of matching specification to avoid differential wear on the drivetrain. With the brake dangerous defect recorded in mid-2024, confirm that the front discs have been machined or renewed alongside the pads, and check for any brake shudder or pulsation under firm pedal pressure that might indicate disc runout or warping. Inspect the rear brake calipers for seizure after standing, as Jukes of this age are known for binding rear calipers leading to uneven pad wear, which aligns with the 2022 advisory noting the rear pads were already wearing thin. The 12V battery should be load tested, as a sixteen-year-old original or even second battery is well beyond typical service life. Finally, verify the service book history for evidence of timely replacement of engine coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid, as these degrade on a calendar basis irrespective of mileage, and confirm the timing chain or belt has been renewed in line with Nissan recommended intervals for the HR15 or MR16 engine fitted to this model.