2019 Nissan Juke — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Nissan Juke passed 90.4% of its 85,695 recorded MOT tests. Small SUVs of a similar age fail at 8.8%, so the 2019 Juke sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (6.2%) and tyres (3.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 5,040 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.9% in the 0-30k band and 20.0% in the 90-120k band, a 13.1-point spread — more than double.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.3pp more often than petrol ones (11.8% vs 9.5%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 5.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.2% | 5,313 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.4% | 2,945 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.4% | 2,087 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 1,949 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 1,068 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 430 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 5,040 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 1,858 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 1,638 |
| 4 | Washers | 1,581 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 1,362 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 571 |
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 | 20.3% | 17,423 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.2% | 10,435 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.0% | 6,037 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.6% | 3,907 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 2,602 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 1,689 |
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 | 47,392 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 33,510 | 12.4% |
| 60-90k | 4,398 | 16.4% |
| 90-120k | 340 | 20.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 81,976 | 9.5% |
| Diesel | 3,719 | 11.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,201 | 5.8% |
| 2022 | 21,316 | 6.8% |
| 2023 | 21,316 | 9.9% |
| 2024 | 20,762 | 10.5% |
| 2025 | 21,100 | 11.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Juke
On a 2019 Juke, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (6.2% 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 (3.4% 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 (2.4% 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 2019 Nissan Jukes pass their MOT?
90.4% of the 85,695 2019 Nissan Juke MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Nissan Juke?
Visibility, recorded in 6.2% of tests, followed by tyres (3.4%).
Does the 2019 Juke get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 20.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 85,695 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.