2017 Nissan Juke — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 211,869 MOT tests analysed for the 2017 Nissan Juke, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 87.5% was in line with the average for small SUVs of a similar age (88.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 28.7% in the 150k+ group versus 8.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.0% | 12,696 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.1% | 8,712 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.6% | 7,605 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.0% | 6,425 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 5,282 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 2,235 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 10,826 |
| 2 | Washers | 4,833 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 4,830 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 4,808 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 4,090 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 4,083 |
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 | 26.4% | 55,871 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.0% | 36,097 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.6% | 18,227 |
| 4 | Suspension | 8.4% | 17,891 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.7% | 7,779 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.7% | 5,777 |
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 | 64,022 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 109,550 | 12.6% |
| 60-90k | 32,706 | 18.6% |
| 90-120k | 4,796 | 24.2% |
| 120-150k | 579 | 24.9% |
| 150k+ | 129 | 28.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 153,280 | 11.6% |
| Diesel | 58,589 | 14.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41,021 | 8.7% |
| 2022 | 41,789 | 10.4% |
| 2023 | 42,298 | 12.0% |
| 2024 | 42,758 | 14.1% |
| 2025 | 44,003 | 16.7% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Juke
Before buying a 2017 Nissan Juke, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.0% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (6.0% 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 (4.1% 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 (3.6% 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 2017 Nissan Jukes pass their MOT?
87.5% of the 211,869 2017 Nissan Juke MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Nissan Juke?
Visibility, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by tyres (4.1%).
Does the 2017 Juke get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 28.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 211,869 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.