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AJ12 VZC

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,337 mi
Last recorded68,337 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VZC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 68,337 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 63,558 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 58,434 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 58,434 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 52,169 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 44,934 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 37,121 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 30,873 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 25,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 17,847 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 17,847 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 13,257 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 4 Aug 2016 9,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Aug 2015 5,761 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 5,569 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 VZC is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZC, 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 AJ12 VZC registered?

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

Is AJ12 VZC safe to buy?

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