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AJ12 VTW

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

44,134 mi
Last recorded44,134 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VTW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 44,134 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 44,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 35,059 miles

Front Both front tyres worn bad on inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2023 25,930 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 25,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 22,067 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))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 22,057 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 22,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 22,036 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 22,033 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 21,640 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 21,637 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 20,848 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 20,847 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 19,183 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 16,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 16,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 13,419 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 13,419 miles

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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AJ12 VTW is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AJ12 VTW, 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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AJ12 VTW is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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