2015 Nissan Juke — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 233,851 MOT tests analysed for the 2015 Nissan Juke, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 80.3% was below the average for small SUVs of a similar age (83.4%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 30.9% in the 150k+ group versus 8.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 9.8% | 23,015 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.5% | 12,894 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.1% | 11,934 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.0% | 11,617 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 7,909 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.7% | 6,327 |
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 | 21,395 |
| 2 | Wipers | 9,672 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 8,075 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 7,710 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 6,847 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 4,857 |
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 | 27.8% | 64,957 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.0% | 58,384 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.6% | 36,446 |
| 4 | Other defects | 10.1% | 23,549 |
| 5 | Steering | 4.2% | 9,743 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.1% | 9,616 |
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 | 21,812 | 8.7% |
| 30-60k | 108,514 | 16.5% |
| 60-90k | 77,641 | 24.2% |
| 90-120k | 21,223 | 28.4% |
| 120-150k | 3,876 | 29.3% |
| 150k+ | 715 | 30.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 144,161 | 17.5% |
| Diesel | 89,690 | 23.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 44,061 | 13.5% |
| 2022 | 45,748 | 16.8% |
| 2023 | 47,418 | 20.5% |
| 2024 | 48,508 | 23.1% |
| 2025 | 48,116 | 23.7% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Juke
Before buying a 2015 Nissan Juke, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 9.8% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (9.8% 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 (5.5% 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.
- Visibility (5.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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 2015 Nissan Jukes pass their MOT?
80.3% of the 233,851 2015 Nissan Juke MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Nissan Juke?
Suspension, recorded in 9.8% of tests, followed by brakes (5.5%).
Does the 2015 Juke get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.7% in the 0-30k band to 30.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 233,851 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.