Nissan D21 vs Nissan Juke: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan D21
64%
MOT pass rate · 4,539 vehicles
Nissan Juke
79%
MOT pass rate · 285,880 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Juke is the more reliable of the two — 79% pass first time versus 64%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan D21 | Nissan Juke |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 64% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 36% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.0 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 129,052 mi | 74,663 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4,539 | 285,880 |
Most common faults
Nissan D21
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nissan Juke
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Juke is the more reliable of the two — 79% pass first time versus 64%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.