2021 Nissan Juke Tekna + Dig-T S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 9,312 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Nissan Juke Tekna + Dig-T S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 93.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.3% in the 60-90k group versus 5.3% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

9,312

MOT tests analysed

6.4%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

3.5

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2021 Nissan Juke Tekna + Dig-T S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	4.4%	407
2	Tyres	2.9%	275
3	Lighting & signalling	1.6%	149
4	Brakes	0.7%	62
5	Suspension	0.4%	39
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.3%	31

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2021 Nissan Juke Tekna + Dig-T S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	465
2	Headlamp aim	152
3	Brake pads	73
4	Washers	55
5	Tread depth	38
6	Registration plates	27

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Nissan Juke Tekna + Dig-T S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	15.8%	1,467
2	Brakes	7.4%	688
3	Other defects	5.6%	519
4	Visibility	2.6%	247
5	Suspension	1.7%	157
6	Road wheels	0.5%	49

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2021 Juke Tekna + Dig-T S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	7,120	5.3%
30-60k	2,092	9.5%
60-90k	93	18.3%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2021 Juke Tekna + Dig-T S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	165	2.4%
2024	4,543	5.2%
2025	4,604	7.7%

What to check before buying a 2021 Juke Tekna + Dig-T S-A

Before buying a 2021 Nissan Juke Tekna + Dig-T S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.4% of tests for this year.

Visibility (4.4% 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 (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 (1.6% 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 Juke Tekna + Dig-T S-As pass their MOT?

93.6% of the 9,312 2021 Nissan Juke Tekna + Dig-T S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.4% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Nissan Juke Tekna + Dig-T S-A?

Visibility, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by tyres (2.9%).

Does the 2021 Juke Tekna + Dig-T S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 0-30k band to 18.3% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 9,312 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.