2013 Nissan Juke — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 232,507 MOT tests analysed for the 2013 Nissan Juke, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and steering. Its pass rate of 73.4% was below the average for small SUVs of a similar age (79.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 32.2% in the 150k+ group versus 10.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 14.6% | 33,900 |
| 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% | 68,198 |
| 3 | Suspension | 21.9% | 51,022 |
| 4 | Other defects | 12.3% | 28,565 |
| 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 | 47,496 | 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 | 152,817 | 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 | 46,028 | 28.2% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Juke
Before buying a 2013 Nissan Juke, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 14.6% of tests for this year.
- 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 232,507 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 232,507 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.