Common problems by part
Nissan Juke body and structure problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 150,122 MOT tests · Updated
At 8 years, 1.8 in 100 MOT tests of the Nissan Juke failed on body and structure, against 1.8 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 150,122 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 2,630 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 13 ages from 3 to 15 years, 1,225,209 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases, 0.8 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
1.8 fails per 100 MOT tests at 8 years, against 1.8 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 8 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A body and structure fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Look under the sills, jacking points and rear subframe for rot, bubbling or fresh underseal over a repair, and check every door, bonnet and boot shuts properly.
Nissan Juke body and structure fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 75,703 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 81,058 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| 5 | 98,565 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| 6 | 118,052 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 7 | 137,280 | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| 8 | 150,122 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 9 | 147,330 | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| 10 | 136,530 | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| 11 | 117,786 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| 12 | 85,086 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| 13 | 49,798 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| 14 | 23,391 | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| 15 | 4,508 | 8.8 | 6.7 |
All first-use years of the Nissan Juke pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the body and structure at 8 years
Fails
- Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases: 0.8 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.3. Exhaust system has a major leak of exhaust gases MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases: 1.2 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.8. Exhaust system has a minor leak of exhaust gases MOT advisory
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By engine and fuel
- 1.6 petrol: 1.1 per 100 at 8 years, about average for petrol class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 48,030 MOT tests)
- 1.5 diesel: 2.3 per 100 at 8 years, about average for diesel class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 54,438 MOT tests)
- 1.2 petrol: 1.7 per 100 at 8 years, about average for petrol class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 47,617 MOT tests)
- 1.0 petrol: 0.1 per 100 at 3 years, about average for petrol class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 53,916 MOT tests)
How to check on a test drive
Look under the sills, jacking points and rear subframe for rot, bubbling or fresh underseal over a repair, and check every door, bonnet and boot shuts properly.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
Check one Nissan Juke, not the average
The figures here describe Nissan Juke cars as a group. These free tools answer for one car. Each line says what the tool reads.
- Check a Nissan Juke's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
- MOT advisory checker Paste an advisory or defect to read DVSA's wording, its grade and what tends to happen at the next MOT.
Other Nissan Juke problems
Body and structure on rival models
- Vauxhall Mokka body and structure problems: 2.0 per 100 MOT tests at 8 years, against 1.8 for the Nissan Juke (152,949 MOT tests)
- Peugeot 2008 body and structure problems: 12.1 per 100 MOT tests at 8 years, against 1.8 for the Nissan Juke (68,351 MOT tests)
- Ford Ecosport body and structure problems: 3.4 per 100 MOT tests at 8 years, against 1.8 for the Nissan Juke (40,701 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Nissan Juke have more body and structure problems than other cars?
1.8 in 100 MOT tests at 8 years, against 1.8 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 150,122 MOT tests).
How common are Nissan Juke body and structure problems?
1.8 in 100 MOT tests at 8 years failed on body and structure, against 1.8 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 150,122 MOT tests).
What is the most common Nissan Juke body and structure fail?
0.8 in 100 MOT tests at 8 years: Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases (1,252 MOT tests with it).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 1,225,209 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare