2012 Nissan Juke · 84,560 MOT tests
2012 Nissan Juke reliability
2012 Nissan Jukes fail 42.4% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 12 Juke years (84,560 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Jukes: 29.1%)
- 42.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Jukes: 29.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 79,244
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 84,560
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 10.8% of tests fail here (355% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 11% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Nissan Juke
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.8%
- Lights and electrics12%
- Steering10.8%
- Brakes10.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.5%
- Tyres7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 10%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.7%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 3.86%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.71%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.63%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.59%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.21%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.04%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.89%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9%)
Other years
Every Nissan Juke year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Nissan Juke reliable?
2012 Nissan Jukes fail 42.4% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 12 Juke years (84,560 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Nissan Juke MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (10% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.7% of tests), position lamp not working (3.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Nissan Juke have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Nissan Juke shows 79,244 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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