2020 Nissan Juke — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Nissan Juke passed 92.0% of its 58,220 recorded MOT tests. Small SUVs of a similar age fail at 7.9%, so the 2020 Juke sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.4%) and tyres (3.2%) 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 pins and bushes — wipers alone was recorded 3,543 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 22.9% once past 90-120k — 3.6× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.0% of tests failed in 2022 against 9.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.4% | 3,147 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.2% | 1,838 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 860 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.4% | 800 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.2% | 686 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 144 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 3,543 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 821 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 792 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 745 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 635 |
| 6 | Washers | 316 |
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 | 20.0% | 11,649 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.5% | 5,513 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.3% | 3,676 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.1% | 3,545 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 1,793 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 201 |
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 | 40,177 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 16,900 | 11.6% |
| 60-90k | 1,078 | 13.2% |
| 90-120k | 48 | 22.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 913 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | 19,069 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | 18,983 | 8.7% |
| 2025 | 19,239 | 9.4% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Juke
On a 2020 Juke, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (5.4% 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 (3.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2020 Nissan Jukes pass their MOT?
92.0% of the 58,220 2020 Nissan Juke MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Nissan Juke?
Visibility, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by tyres (3.2%).
Does the 2020 Juke get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 22.9% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 58,220 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.