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With 406,269 currently licensed in the UK, the Nissan Juke is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Juke 5 stars in 2019, with 94% adult occupant and 85% child protection scores.
It has a 79.2% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, lighting.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,920 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £243/month or 36p/mile.
Theft risk is rated very low at 2.4 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2019
MOT Pass Rate
79.2%
310,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£243
est. annual total
New From
£24,000
Euro NCAP tested the Juke in 2019 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
94%
Child Occupant
85%
Pedestrian
81%
Safety Assist
71%
There are 15 known DVSA recalls affecting the Nissan Juke. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/118
On affected vehicles the front seat belt may have been accidentally damaged during the parts preparation for assembly.
Build dates: 2024-04-02 to 2024-09-06
R/2024/234
On affected vehicles the VIN stored in the vehicle system may not match the actual VIN of the vehicle. This may lead to a situation where a vehicle user can see information related to a different vehicle resulting in a data security breach.
Build dates: 2019-10-14 to 2023-06-01
R/2024/179
On affected vehicles the right-hand rear door welds may be out of specification. The door may rattle and a side impact may increase the risk of deformation. In the extreme impact could cause the hinge to fail and the door to open.
Build dates: 2023-11-14 to 2023-11-20
R/2023/096
A potential concern affecting the HEVC (Hybrid Electric Vehicle Control) module software has been identified which may cause a module reset of affected vehicles. Simultaneous pressing of brake and accelerator could cause engine stumble or stall.
Build dates: 2022-06-16 to 2022-12-14
R/2021/345
The rear seat back may not be securely latched when returned to the upright position after folding.
Build dates: 2019-09-18 to 2020-08-28
+ 10 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 310,000 MOT tests, the Juke has a first-time pass rate of 79.2% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Juke is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Nissan Juke are estimated at around £2,920 per year, or £243 per month.
Fuel
£1,101
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£969
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Juke achieves a combined fuel economy of around 47.9 mpg (41.5 mpg urban, 43.5 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUKE | PETROL | 47.9 mpg | 1.0L |
| JUKE , 2018 | DIESEL | 60.1 mpg | 1.5L |
| JUKE , 2018 | PETROL | 42.8 mpg | 1.6L |
| JUKE EURO6, 2015 | PETROL | 49.6 mpg | 1.2L |
| JUKE EURO6, 2015 | DIESEL | 70.6 mpg | 1.5L |
| JUKE EURO6, 2015 | PETROL | 47.1 mpg | 1.6L |
| JUKE EURO6, 2015 | PETROL | 47.1 mpg | 1.6L |
| JUKE MODEL YEAR 2011 | DIESEL | 57.6 mpg | 1.5L |
Starting from £24,000 new, a Nissan Juke typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £18,000 | −£6,000 |
| 2 years | 64% | £15,300 | −£8,700 |
| 3 years | 56% | £13,450 | −£10,550 |
| 4 years | 50% | £12,100 | −£11,900 |
| 5 years | 46% | £11,150 | −£12,850 |
| 6 years | 43% | £10,350 | −£13,650 |
| 7 years | 41% | £9,750 | −£14,250 |
| 8 years | 39% | £9,250 | −£14,750 |
| 9 years | 37% | £8,800 | −£15,200 |
| 10 years | 35% | £8,350 | −£15,650 |
The Juke has a theft rate of 2.4 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated very low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000.
There are currently 406,269 licensed and 6,219 SORN Jukes in the UK (412,488 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Juke has a 79.2% first-time MOT pass rate based on 310,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Juke 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2019. It scored 94% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant protection, 81% for vulnerable road users, and 71% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Juke are estimated at around £2,920 per year (£243/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 15 known safety recalls affecting the Juke. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Juke has a theft rate of 2.4 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated very low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Standard security precautions should be sufficient.
A new Juke starts from around £24,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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