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AK12 DPF

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,533 mi
Last recorded36,533 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DPF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 36,533 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 31,488 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 28,076 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 25,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 25,279 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 25,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 23,733 miles

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 17 Dec 2019 23,132 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 21,067 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2017 19,311 miles

Front front tyre walls and treads cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm edges wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear tyres cracking and various cuts in treads

Pass 14 Dec 2016 17,090 miles

Front wipers split but clear screen effectively

Fail 14 Dec 2016 17,090 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front wipers split but clear screen effectively

Pass 2 Jan 2016 15,172 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,858 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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AK12 DPF is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK12 DPF, 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 AK12 DPF registered?

AK12 DPF is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AK12 DPF safe to buy?

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