2014 Nissan Juke — MOT failures & pass rate
234,460 MOT tests on the 2014 Nissan Juke are in this dataset, and 77.1% of them passed. Against small SUVs of a similar age (18.7% fail rate), the 2014 Juke comes out 4.2pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 11.7% of tests against 6.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, track rod end and wipers — ball joint alone was recorded 23,149 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 32.8% once past 150k — 3.6× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 20.3% fail against 26.3% for diesel, a 6.0-point gap across 234,460 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 29.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 17.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 11.7% | 27,386 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.6% | 15,439 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 6.0% | 14,172 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.5% | 12,930 |
| 5 | Tyres | 5.3% | 12,330 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.5% | 10,466 |
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 | 23,149 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 11,627 |
| 3 | Wipers | 9,608 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 8,954 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 8,786 |
| 6 | Washers | 5,857 |
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 | 29.0% | 68,012 |
| 2 | Brakes | 28.7% | 67,391 |
| 3 | Suspension | 18.4% | 43,238 |
| 4 | Other defects | 10.8% | 25,315 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.5% | 12,908 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 5.1% | 12,049 |
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 | 11,903 | 9.2% |
| 30-60k | 84,224 | 17.5% |
| 60-90k | 93,569 | 25.9% |
| 90-120k | 35,394 | 30.1% |
| 120-150k | 7,596 | 31.3% |
| 150k+ | 1,717 | 32.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 131,694 | 20.3% |
| Diesel | 102,766 | 26.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 44,399 | 17.2% |
| 2022 | 46,122 | 20.6% |
| 2023 | 47,696 | 23.8% |
| 2024 | 48,399 | 25.9% |
| 2025 | 47,844 | 26.5% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Juke
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 11.7% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (11.7% 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.
- Brakes (6.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (6.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2014 Nissan Jukes pass their MOT?
77.1% of the 234,460 2014 Nissan Juke MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Nissan Juke?
Suspension, recorded in 11.7% of tests, followed by brakes (6.6%).
Does the 2014 Juke get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.2% in the 0-30k band to 32.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 234,460 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.