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AJ62 AWX

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,173 mi
Last recorded87,173 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 AWX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 87,173 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 81,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - ADVISE FURTHER ATTENTION

Offside Rear Brake binding - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - ADVISE FURTHER ATTENTION

Pass 12 Jun 2024 79,608 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 79,597 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 78,731 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 78,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bottom ball joint bolt incorrect and ball joint pin is loose in hub unit . (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Bottom ball joint bolt appears to be incorrect unit fitted , however secure and no play at time of test . (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure .

Pass 1 Jun 2022 75,214 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 75,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 70,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 70,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 65,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on inner and outer face(and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside tyre have cracking in side walls (rubber very perished (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 65,161 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on inner and outer face(and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside tyre have cracking in side walls (rubber very perished (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 55,112 miles

Nearside Front headlamp aim only adjusted to the minimum height required

Fail 24 May 2019 55,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 44,987 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 44,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 41,514 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Dec 2017 41,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2016 34,298 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 30,880 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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AJ62 AWX is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ62 AWX, 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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AJ62 AWX is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 December 2012.

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