Should I buy a 2013–2018 Nissan Juke 1.6 Petrol Manual F15?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013–2018 Nissan Juke 1.6 Petrol Manual F15. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1High Likelihood

Fuel pressure sensor can loosen and leak petrol

Petrol smell around the front of the car after parking, occasional dampness around the top of the engine, or may have few warning signs before failure.

How to check

Warm the car up, park it, leave it idling briefly, then step out and stand near the bonnet area.

Estimated Repair Cost

£150

2Low Likelihood

Cylinder head and persistent misfire faults

Engine warning light, shaking at idle, misfire under load, loss of power, or repeated return of the same fault after repairs.

How to check

Let it idle, then accelerate gently and steadily through the lower gears.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,800

3Moderate Likelihood

Ignition coil or spark plug misfire

Lumpy idle, hesitation when accelerating, flashing engine light, or a sudden loss of smoothness under load.

How to check

Let it idle for a minute, then accelerate smoothly from low revs in second or third gear.

Estimated Repair Cost

£350

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 8.7% (8,680 failed / 99,444 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 13.6% (33,016 failed / 242,437 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 20.8% (40,390 failed / 194,474 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 27.5% (32,016 failed / 116,448 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 31.3% (17,226 failed / 54,973 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 33.8% (6,966 failed / 20,606 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 34.8% (2,330 failed / 6,695 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 36.6% (746 failed / 2,038 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 37.5% (219 failed / 584 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 37.6% (74 failed / 197 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2013–2018 Nissan Juke 1.6 Petrol Manual F15

Nissan Juke buying questions

Is a 2013–2018 Nissan Juke worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013–2018 Nissan Juke 1.6 Petrol Manual F15, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Nissan Juke (2013–2018)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Nissan Juke?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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