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8612 NC

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

31,161 mi
Last recorded31,161 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8612 NC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 31,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 26,474 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush - worn

Fail 4 Apr 2025 26,474 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush - worn

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 20,961 miles

Front Inner brake pads - worn low

Front wiper blades - smearing

Fail 16 Jan 2024 20,953 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. - n/side incorrect (5.2.3 (b))

Front Inner brake pads - worn low

Front wiper blades - smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2022 20,746 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 20,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 20,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 19,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 19,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 18,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 16,496 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 16,493 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 14,015 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 11,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has outer sidewall damage

Offside Front Tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 1 Sep 2015 8,842 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 8,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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8612 NC is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 8612 NC, 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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8612 NC is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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