Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Nissan Juke?

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 2018 Nissan Juke?

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 2018 Nissan Juke?

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 2018 Nissan Juke reliable?

Based on MOT data from 23,791 vehicles, the 2018 Nissan Juke has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Nissan Juke?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Nissan Juke are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (48.3% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (42% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (40% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Nissan Juke?

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 (2018)

23,791 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.9% first-time pass rate

2018 Nissan Juke

CarHunch analysed 23,791 real MOT records for the 2018 Nissan Juke. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Nissan Juke is more reliable than average, with an 87.9% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK benchmark of 80%, and both petrol and diesel variants perform consistently around this level. However, 19% of vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is borderline concerning and worth investigating during a pre-purchase inspection.

At nearly 29,000 miles median, these Jukes show typical wear for their age, and the 0.82 average failures per vehicle suggests most issues are minor and manageable. The 4.9 advisories per test reveal common wear items rather than systemic faults, so get a full service history and have a trusted mechanic check the brakes, suspension, and exhaust specifically before committing.

The 2018 Nissan Juke passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (87.9%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

87.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

19%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.82

Over 5.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

29k

Middle half: 21k–39k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 87.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4.9 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 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 23,791 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 23,791 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 48.3%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 40%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 14%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Oil leak, but not excessive · COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Suspension & steering 11.8%

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Before you buy a 2018 Nissan Juke

Based on MOT data from 23,791 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 (82%)	19,558	88.2%	0.8
Diesel (18%)	4,231	86.9%	0.9

Colour Breakdown

Based on 283,160 Nissan Juke vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 24.5%

69,298

White 24.2%

68,485

Grey 15.4%

43,479

Red 15%

42,605

Blue 11.1%

31,417

Silver 6.9%

19,467

Yellow 2.4%

6,677

Brown 0.3%

716

Orange 0.2%

536

Purple 0.1%

198

Bronze 0.1%

193

Maroon 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Nissan Juke 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.

28,947

typical

20,621

low mileage

38,635

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Nissan Juke vehicles fall between 20,621 and 38,635 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,621 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.

✓ 20,621–38,635 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Nissan Jukes sit.

⚠ Over 52,157 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Nissan Juke — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Nissan Jukes are still on the road.

Strong survival — 22,939 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.82

Avg failures per vehicle

4.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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