Should I buy a 2021 Nissan Juke 1.0 Petrol Automatic F16?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2021 Nissan Juke 1.0 Petrol Automatic F16. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1Moderate Likelihood

Jerky low-speed take-up from the automatic gearbox

Hesitation, lurching or a sudden grab when moving off gently, especially in stop-start traffic or when parking.

How to check

Pull away gently several times from a stop, then creep forward in slow traffic speed and reverse into a space.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,200

2High Likelihood

Front camera / ADAS warning faults

‘System malfunction’ messages, lane-assist unavailable, traffic-sign or collision-warning features dropping out.

How to check

Start the car, drive a short distance on a clear road and use the normal driver-assistance settings.

Estimated Repair Cost

£350

3Low Likelihood

Weak battery causing start-stop and electrical glitches

Slow cranking, stop-start not working, random warning messages or electronics behaving oddly after short trips.

How to check

Start the car from cold, drive until warm and watch whether stop-start and cabin electrics behave consistently.

Estimated Repair Cost

£260

MOT Failure Rate

0%5%10%15%20%0–20,000 miles: 6.0% (66 failed / 1,099 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 12.1% (223 failed / 1,839 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 15.8% (61 failed / 387 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 19.0% (12 failed / 63 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 16.7% (1 failed / 6 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2021 Nissan Juke 1.0 Petrol Automatic F16

Nissan Juke buying questions

Is a 2021 Nissan Juke worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2021 Nissan Juke 1.0 Petrol Automatic F16, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Nissan Juke (2021)?

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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