Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Nissan Juke Acenta Dig T?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Nissan Juke Acenta Dig T?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Nissan Juke Acenta Dig T?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Nissan Juke Acenta Dig T reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,395 vehicles, the 2021 Nissan Juke Acenta Dig T has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Nissan Juke Acenta Dig T?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Nissan Juke Acenta Dig T (2021)

1,395 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Nissan Juke Acenta Dig T

CarHunch analysed 1,395 real MOT records for the 2021 Nissan Juke Acenta Dig T. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Nissan Juke Acenta DIG-T is a reliable performer, passing MOT first time at 92.3%—well above the UK average of 80%—with only 5.9% ever showing dangerous defects, putting it firmly in safer territory for buyers. Petrol models consistently maintain that 92% pass rate with no notable fuel-type weakness to worry about.

At just over 23,000 miles median, these cars are still relatively young and low-mileage, which explains why failures average only 0.24 per vehicle; the 1.3 advisories per car typically reflect minor wear items rather than systemic problems. If you're considering one, run a pre-purchase inspection focusing on routine maintenance history, as this cohort suggests solid underlying build quality.

The 2021 Nissan Juke Acenta Dig T passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.24

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 17k–31k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,395 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 1,395 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	1,350	92.4%	0.25

Colour Breakdown

Based on 6,680 Nissan Juke Acenta Dig T vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 26.6%

1,780

White 24.9%

1,662

Grey 18.4%

1,229

Black 15.3%

1,019

Blue 9.3%

620

Silver 5.3%

351

Bronze 0.2%

Yellow 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Nissan Juke Acenta Dig T vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

23,496

typical

17,275

low mileage

31,261

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Nissan Juke Acenta Dig T vehicles fall between 17,275 and 31,261 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,275 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 17,275–31,261 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Nissan Juke Acenta Dig Ts sit.

⚠ Over 42,202 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.24

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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