2012 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · YA12 RHU

A persistent theme running through this 2012 Nissan Juke's MOT history is the condition of its brake pipework, which has been flagged at every single test since 2021 and culminated in a failure on the nearside rear and offside front lines in late 2022 due to excessive corrosion. Although the vehicle subsequently passed its 2023 and 2024 tests, the advisories have never fully cleared, indicating that the underlying corrosion has either been treated cosmetically with grease or that replacement has been limited to the most severely affected sections rather than the full pipe run. The 2025-10-01 failure adds further mechanical concern, registering a fractured offside rear coil spring, a major exhaust leak at the central box, a rear seat belt not functioning as intended, and both headlamp aim projections described as obviously incorrect, all of which were rectified within the same week as evidenced by the clean pass on 2025-10-08. The most recent test on 2026-09-02 returned a pass but carried forward advisories for rear brake disc wear and scoring alongside thinning pads, plus a fresh note of a minor exhaust leak at the front, suggesting that the rear braking components and the exhaust system remain ongoing wear items rather than resolved concerns. With 139,560 miles recorded over roughly fourteen years, the Juke is accumulating close to 10,000 miles annually, which is consistent with regular commuter or mixed-use duty rather than long periods of standing or unusually high mileage. Testing frequency has been broadly consistent, with no multi-year gaps that would raise concerns about extended lay-up or dormant deterioration, and the mileage progression between tests appears steady rather than showing sudden jumps or omissions. Mechanically, this level of usage on a vehicle of this age places the braking, suspension and exhaust systems firmly in their mid-to-late life replacement window, which is precisely the pattern reflected in the record. There is no evidence in the MOT history alone to suggest the vehicle has been neglected or carefully maintained; what can be said is that the wear pattern is typical for a Juke of this age and mileage profile. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the brake hydraulic system, as corrosion advisories have recurred across both front and rear pipework over five consecutive tests. On inspection, look for evidence of fresh underseal or grease smeared along the pipes and any bubbling or lifting of the surface coating, particularly along the underside runs where road salt collects, and feel for a spongy or inconsistent brake pedal that might indicate pipe deformation restricting flow. Listen for any scraping or grinding from the rear brakes on a low-speed test drive, as the recorded disc scoring and thinning rear pads suggest the discs may be approaching minimum thickness. The fractured rear coil spring noted in 2025 should prompt a check for any remaining uneven ride height at the rear, clonking over speed humps, or excessive body roll through corners that might suggest the replacement spring has settled or that the opposite side is now fatigued. The suspension arm bushes flagged at the front in 2022 are another area warranting close physical inspection, as worn front bushes typically produce a vague or wandering feel in the steering, knocking or creaking over uneven surfaces, and uneven front tyre wear that may not yet have been recorded as an advisory. The exhaust system has now been noted for minor leaks at two separate locations across different tests, so a walkaround listening for ticking under acceleration or any smell of exhaust fumes in the cabin would be worthwhile. Finally, verify that both headlamps produce a level, defined cut-off beam pattern against a wall, as the dual incorrect aim recorded in the 2025 failure suggests a potential adjustment or levelling fault rather than a simple bulb replacement, and confirm that all rear seat belt buckles retract and latch positively with an audible click.