2013 Nissan Juke — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 232,510 MOT tests, the 2013 Nissan Juke recorded a 73.4% pass rate. Small SUVs of a similar age fail 20.6% of the time, so this is 6.0pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and steering.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 14.6% of all tests — 6.0 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, track rod end and tread depth — ball joint alone was recorded 26,766 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 32.2% versus 10.6%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 5.0pp more often than petrol ones (29.9% vs 24.9%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 29.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 23.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 14.6% | 33,901 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.6% | 19,886 |
| 3 | Steering | 8.5% | 19,792 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.7% | 15,626 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.8% | 13,389 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.4% | 12,457 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 26,766 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 22,835 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 9,657 |
| 4 | Wipers | 9,379 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 8,945 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 8,125 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 29.8% | 69,273 |
| 2 | Brakes | 29.3% | 68,200 |
| 3 | Suspension | 21.9% | 51,024 |
| 4 | Other defects | 12.3% | 28,567 |
| 5 | Steering | 8.8% | 20,367 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 7.9% | 18,370 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 7,278 | 10.6% |
| 30-60k | 65,267 | 21.5% |
| 60-90k | 98,465 | 28.3% |
| 90-120k | 47,499 | 31.2% |
| 120-150k | 11,602 | 31.7% |
| 150k+ | 2,340 | 32.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 152,820 | 24.9% |
| Diesel | 79,690 | 29.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,423 | 23.5% |
| 2022 | 46,448 | 25.4% |
| 2023 | 47,186 | 27.3% |
| 2024 | 47,422 | 28.5% |
| 2025 | 46,031 | 28.2% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Juke
On a 2013 Juke, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (14.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (8.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Steering (8.5% of tests): Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair: £150–£500.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2013 Nissan Jukes pass their MOT?
73.4% of the 232,510 2013 Nissan Juke MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Nissan Juke?
Suspension, recorded in 14.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (8.6%).
Does the 2013 Juke get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.6% in the 0-30k band to 32.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 232,510 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.