2021 Nissan Juke — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 42,578 MOT tests, the 2021 Nissan Juke recorded a 93.1% pass rate. That is effectively the same as small SUVs of a similar age (7.2% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.8%) and tyres (2.9%) 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 brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 2,307 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.6% in the 0-30k band and 15.0% in the 60-90k band, a 9.5-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 3.7% of tests failed in 2023 against 8.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.8% | 2,040 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.9% | 1,240 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 625 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.0% | 430 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 187 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 158 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 2,307 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 646 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 437 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 376 |
| 5 | Washers | 258 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 115 |
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 | 17.2% | 7,310 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.0% | 3,424 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.8% | 2,451 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 1,248 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.7% | 735 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 200 |
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 | 31,267 | 5.6% |
| 30-60k | 10,825 | 10.2% |
| 60-90k | 452 | 15.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 839 | 3.7% |
| 2024 | 20,756 | 5.9% |
| 2025 | 20,962 | 8.0% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Juke
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.8% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.8% 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 (2.9% 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 2021 Nissan Jukes pass their MOT?
93.1% of the 42,578 2021 Nissan Juke MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Nissan Juke?
Visibility, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by tyres (2.9%).
Does the 2021 Juke get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.6% in the 0-30k band to 15.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 42,578 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.