2023 Nissan Juke — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2023 Nissan Juke passed 95.2% of its 1,798 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as small SUVs of a similar age (5.1% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.6%) and lighting & signalling (1.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 26 times.
The petrol cars hold up better: 3.9% fail against 6.6% for hybrid, a 2.7-point gap across 1,798 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 12.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.6% | 46 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 27 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.8% | 15 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 11 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.4% | 7 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 26 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 19 |
| 3 | Wipers | 9 |
| 4 | Washers | 9 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 8 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 5 |
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 | 12.2% | 220 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.1% | 74 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.7% | 67 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.1% | 20 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 10 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 6 |
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 | 1,350 | 4.2% |
| 30-60k | 441 | 7.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,192 | 3.9% |
| Hybrid | 606 | 6.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35 | 2.9% |
| 2025 | 1,760 | 4.9% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Juke
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 2.6% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (2.6% 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.
- Visibility (0.8% 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.
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 2023 Nissan Jukes pass their MOT?
95.2% of the 1,798 2023 Nissan Juke MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Nissan Juke?
Tyres, recorded in 2.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.5%).
Does the 2023 Juke get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.2% in the 0-30k band to 7.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,798 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.