2018 Nissan Juke — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 132,558 MOT tests, the 2018 Nissan Juke recorded a 90.0% pass rate. That is effectively the same as small SUVs of a similar age (9.9% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (6.0%) and tyres (3.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and washers — wipers alone was recorded 6,814 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 26.3% versus 7.0%.
The petrol cars hold up better: 9.7% fail against 11.3% for diesel, a 1.6-point gap across 132,558 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.0% | 7,963 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.5% | 4,572 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.7% | 3,536 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 3,384 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 2,395 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 660 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 6,814 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 2,837 |
| 3 | Washers | 2,769 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 2,743 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 2,390 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 1,518 |
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 | 22.4% | 29,639 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.3% | 17,586 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.8% | 10,300 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.9% | 6,490 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 4,057 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 3,643 |
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 | 66,130 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 54,402 | 12.0% |
| 60-90k | 10,553 | 17.5% |
| 90-120k | 1,222 | 22.7% |
| 120-150k | 137 | 24.8% |
| 150k+ | 38 | 26.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 108,620 | 9.7% |
| Diesel | 23,938 | 11.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,158 | 6.3% |
| 2022 | 26,568 | 9.3% |
| 2023 | 26,428 | 9.9% |
| 2024 | 26,280 | 11.2% |
| 2025 | 27,124 | 13.3% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Juke
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 6.0% of tests. Start there.
- 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 (3.5% 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 (2.7% 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 2018 Nissan Jukes pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 132,558 2018 Nissan Juke MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Nissan Juke?
Visibility, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by tyres (3.5%).
Does the 2018 Juke get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 26.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 132,558 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.