Nissan Juke (2017)

37,635 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.8% first-time pass rate

2017 Nissan Juke

CarHunch analysed 37,635 real MOT records for the 2017 Nissan Juke. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2017 Nissan Juke is more reliable than average, with an 86.8% first-time pass rate against the UK's 80%, though a concerning 26% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—significantly higher than typical. Petrol models perform slightly better at 87.4% pass rate compared to diesel at 85.2%, suggesting the petrol engine is the safer bet for long-term ownership.

At 34,309 miles median, these Jukes are running low mileage for their age, which partly explains the solid pass rates, but the 7.3 average advisories per vehicle signals that small niggles are common—suspension, trim, and minor electrical issues crop up regularly. Before buying, run a full service history check and have any candidate inspected for suspension wear and brake condition, as these tend to be where costs accumulate on this model.

Below average reliability 6.8% above UK average
86.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
34,309
typical mileage
25,381–44,373 middle half
26%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.08
avg MOT failures per car
over 7.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2017 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.
  • ⚠️ 26% 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 (73%) 27,511 87.4% 1.03
Diesel (27%) 10,121 85.2% 1.24
Other (0%) 2 75% 0.5
Diesel (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 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.

25,381
low mileage
34,309
typical
44,373
high mileage

Half of all 2017 Nissan Juke vehicles fall between 25,381 and 44,373 miles.

2017 Nissan Juke — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 35,765 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

1,910 35,765 2019 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.

MOT History Averages

7.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.08
Avg failures per vehicle
7.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Nissan Juke

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

  • 48.3%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 42%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 40%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 33%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 32.7%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 14.4%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 14%
    Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
  • 11.8%
    Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.

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