Nissan Juke pass rate by year
Year is the year the car was first registered. Years with fewer than 100 tests are left out.
| Year | Tests | Passed | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,406 | 495 | 35.2% | |
| 2012 | 1,148 | 420 | 36.6% | |
| 2013 | 987 | 385 | 39% | |
| 2014 | 941 | 375 | 39.9% | |
| 2015 | 1,376 | 575 | 41.8% | |
| 2016 | 288 | 134 | 46.5% | |
| 2017 | 1,156 | 693 | 59.9% | |
| 2018 | 131 | 83 | 63.4% | |
| 2019 | 162 | 125 | 77.2% | |
| 2020 | 145 | 112 | 77.2% | |
| 2021 | 1,009 | 892 | 88.4% |
What the Nissan Juke fails on
Share of Nissan Juke tests with at least one defect in each category, compared with all cars. One car can fail on several categories.
| Category | Juke | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Steering and suspension | 29.2% | 18.5% |
| Side slip (wheel alignment) test | 28.8% | 15.2% |
| Lighting and electrical | 11.9% | 17.6% |
| Brake performance test | 10.5% | 11.7% |
| Braking equipment | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| Wheels and tyres | 9.1% | 12.8% |
Most of these are cheap to check before the test: bulbs and headlight aim, tyre tread and pressures, wiper blades, and warning lights. See the pre-NCT checklist and what each category means.
Other Nissan models
| Model | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Qashqai | 49,989 | 38.9% |
| Nissan Micra | 22,184 | 48.8% |
| Nissan Note | 11,650 | 52.1% |
| Nissan X-Trail | 5,319 | 45% |
| Nissan Leaf | 4,424 | 60.7% |
| Nissan Pulsar | 3,252 | 54% |
| Nissan Tiida | 2,626 | 32.4% |
| Nissan Almera | 2,604 | 30.1% |
Cars with a similar pass rate
Models from other makes that scored closest to the Nissan Juke (49.1%) in 2025:
Top of the table: Toyota C-HR (80%). Bottom: Peugeot 207 (32.5%). See the best and worst cars and pass rate by car age.
Book the NCT for your Juke
The fee is €60 at every centre and the make of car does not change where you can test. The busiest centres, and every county:
Other makes
NCT cost
€60 full test, €40 retest, free visual retest.
How to book
ncts.ie, phone and the priority list.
Retest rules
Book within 21 days, finish within 30.
How often
At 4 years, every 2 years, then yearly from 10.
What to bring
Documents and quick checks before the test.
NCT waiting times
Days to the next free test, by centre.
Nissan Juke NCT questions
What is the NCT pass rate for the Nissan Juke?
In 2025, 49.1% of Nissan Juke cars passed the NCT at the first attempt (4,364 of 8,881 initial tests), in line with the average for all cars of 49.3%.
Which year of Nissan Juke does best at the NCT?
Among years with at least 300 tests, 2021 cars did best (88.4%) and 2011 cars did worst (35.2%). Newer cars almost always pass more often, so compare against cars of the same age.
What does the Nissan Juke fail the NCT on most?
The fail categories recorded most often for the Nissan Juke were steering and suspension (29.2% of tests), side slip (wheel alignment) test (28.8% of tests), lighting and electrical (11.9% of tests). One car can fail on several items.
Do these figures include retests?
No. The RSA make and model data covers initial tests only; retests are not included.
Source: RSA 2025 Make and Model Data, initial NCT tests only. The RSA notes the figures do not account for mileage, maintenance or service history, and small groups are excluded for data protection. Reviewed 2 October 2026.