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120 SNN

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,713 mi
Last recorded16,713 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration120 SNN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 16,713 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 15,951 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 15,858 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 15,856 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 15,297 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 14,580 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 14,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 13,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 13,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 13,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 11,710 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 10,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 9,352 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 9,352 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 7,548 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 6,819 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES PERISHED.

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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120 SNN is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 39,320 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 120 SNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 120 SNN registered?

120 SNN is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is 120 SNN safe to buy?

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