The 2012 Juke is a compact crossover commonly fitted with a 1.6 petrol engine and manual gearbox — the manual avoids some of the CVT issues found in automatics. It’s a small five‑seater with a modest boot for the class, so expect tighter rear legroom than a larger SUV but easier parking in the city. Manuals are straightforward mechanically, but at 14 years old check for clutch and gearbox wear and typical age-related corrosion in wheelarches and sill areas.

• Clutch engagement and slipping: test from cold and hot, check for a high bite point or slipping under acceleration and ask if clutch or flywheel has been replaced.
• Manual gearbox syncros and linkages: listen for crunching when changing into 2nd/3rd and test all gears on a short drive.
• Rear suspension and shock absorbers: bounce test and listen for knocks; check for uneven tyre wear which can show worn bushes or dampers.
• Rust around sills, wheelarches and tailgate lower edge: look under the rear seats and inside wheelarches for bubbling or patched repairs.
• All electrics and HVAC: confirm windows, central locking, heater/AC and infotainment work reliably (age can bring failing switches and blower motors).