2017 Nissan Juke — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2017 Nissan Juke passed 87.5% of its 211,869 recorded MOT tests. Small SUVs of a similar age fail at 11.9%, so the 2017 Juke sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (6.0%) and tyres (4.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, washers and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 10,826 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 28.7% once past 150k — 3.6× the risk.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.9pp more often than petrol ones (14.6% vs 11.6%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 8.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.0% | 12,696 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.1% | 8,712 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.6% | 7,605 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.0% | 6,425 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 5,282 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 2,235 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 10,826 |
| 2 | Washers | 4,833 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 4,830 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 4,808 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 4,090 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 4,083 |
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 | 26.4% | 55,871 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.0% | 36,097 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.6% | 18,227 |
| 4 | Suspension | 8.4% | 17,891 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.7% | 7,779 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.7% | 5,777 |
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 | 64,022 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 109,550 | 12.6% |
| 60-90k | 32,706 | 18.6% |
| 90-120k | 4,796 | 24.2% |
| 120-150k | 579 | 24.9% |
| 150k+ | 129 | 28.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 153,280 | 11.6% |
| Diesel | 58,589 | 14.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41,021 | 8.7% |
| 2022 | 41,789 | 10.4% |
| 2023 | 42,298 | 12.0% |
| 2024 | 42,758 | 14.1% |
| 2025 | 44,003 | 16.7% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Juke
On a 2017 Juke, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (6.0% 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 (4.1% 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.
- Brakes (3.6% 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.
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 2017 Nissan Jukes pass their MOT?
87.5% of the 211,869 2017 Nissan Juke MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Nissan Juke?
Visibility, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by tyres (4.1%).
Does the 2017 Juke get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 28.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 211,869 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.