Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Nissan Juke reliable?

Based on MOT data from 164 vehicles, the 2021 Nissan Juke has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Nissan Juke?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Nissan Juke are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25.4% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (23.9% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (18.5% 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 2021 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 (2021)

164 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.1% first-time pass rate

2021 Nissan Juke

CarHunch analysed 164 real MOT records for the 2021 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 2021 Nissan Juke is a strong performer, with a first-time pass rate of 92.5%—well above the UK average of 80%—and a dangerous defect rate of just 4.9%, which poses no significant buyer concern. You're looking at a reliably built small SUV that rarely fails its MOT outright.

At just over 19,000 miles median and 22,000 average, these Jukes are still relatively young and lightly driven, which explains the low failure count of 0.19 per vehicle. The 0.9 advisories per car suggest minor wear is starting to show—typical for three-year-old models—so budget for small maintenance items, but nothing alarming; when you're shopping, simply insist on a pre-purchase inspection to catch any early advisory patterns before you commit.

We have limited data for the 2021 Nissan Juke — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

93.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 1.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 13k–28k

For context

These stats describe 164 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 164 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 25.4%

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 18.5%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear 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 7.6%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wipers & washers 6.5%

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Suspension & steering 5.8%

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 2021.

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Based on MOT data from 164 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.9% 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 →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 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.

19,313

typical

13,394

low mileage

28,384

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Nissan Juke vehicles fall between 13,394 and 28,384 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,394 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.

✓ 13,394–28,384 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Nissan Jukes sit.

⚠ Over 38,318 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

1.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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