Nissan Juke (2015)

38,826 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.6% first-time pass rate

2015 Nissan Juke

CarHunch analysed 38,826 real MOT records for the 2015 Nissan Juke. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2015 Nissan Juke passes its MOT slightly more often than average (82.6% vs 80%), though petrol models notably outperform diesels (84.1% vs 80.1%). However, nearly 41% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is substantially higher than typical and a genuine concern for any buyer considering one.

At 42,292 miles median, these Jukes are running relatively low mileage for their age, yet they're still averaging 1.85 failures per test and racking up 11.6 advisories, suggesting wear accumulates quickly. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and braking components—the dangerous defect rate tells you these systems need closer scrutiny than you might normally give a car of this size and reputation.

Below average reliability 2.6% above UK average
82.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
42,292
typical mileage
32,152–53,020 middle half
40.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.85
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.7 tests on record

Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 4 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

84.1%
Petrol
24,551 vehicles
80.1%
Diesel
14,274 vehicles

What to check before buying a 2015 Nissan Juke

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 40.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (63%) 24,551 84.1% 1.67
Diesel (37%) 14,274 80.1% 2.17
Other (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Nissan Juke vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

32,152
low mileage
42,292
typical
53,020
high mileage

Half of all 2015 Nissan Juke vehicles fall between 32,152 and 53,020 miles.

2015 Nissan Juke — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 35,847 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.

37,255 35,847 2018 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.

MOT History Averages

9.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.85
Avg failures per vehicle
11.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Nissan Juke

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 68.5%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 61.4%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 50.8%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 46.9%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 38.2%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 37.9%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 27.5%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 24.8%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.

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