2016 Nissan Juke — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 218,295 MOT tests, the 2016 Nissan Juke recorded an 84.1% pass rate. That is 1.7 percentage points worse than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 14.2%. Failures cluster in suspension, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (6.7%) and visibility (5.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, wipers and tread depth — ball joint alone was recorded 13,224 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.5% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 26.7% once past 150k — 3.2× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 14.2% fail against 18.3% for diesel, a 4.2-point gap across 218,295 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 28.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 10.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 6.7% | 14,531 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.8% | 12,562 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.7% | 10,195 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.1% | 8,861 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 6,295 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 3,082 |
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 | 13,224 |
| 2 | Wipers | 10,527 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 5,733 |
| 4 | Washers | 4,947 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 4,792 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 4,247 |
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 | 28.0% | 61,011 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.1% | 41,796 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.4% | 27,161 |
| 4 | Other defects | 9.2% | 20,051 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.2% | 9,177 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 6,233 |
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 | 37,094 | 8.5% |
| 30-60k | 113,237 | 14.3% |
| 60-90k | 54,203 | 21.4% |
| 90-120k | 11,685 | 26.4% |
| 120-150k | 1,677 | 26.5% |
| 150k+ | 318 | 26.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 129,627 | 14.2% |
| Diesel | 88,668 | 18.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41,298 | 10.2% |
| 2022 | 42,632 | 12.9% |
| 2023 | 44,030 | 16.1% |
| 2024 | 44,926 | 18.8% |
| 2025 | 45,409 | 20.7% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Juke
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 6.7% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (6.7% 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.
- Visibility (5.8% 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.
- Tyres (4.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2016 Nissan Jukes pass their MOT?
84.1% of the 218,295 2016 Nissan Juke MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Nissan Juke?
Suspension, recorded in 6.7% of tests, followed by visibility (5.8%).
Does the 2016 Juke get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.5% in the 0-30k band to 26.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 218,295 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.