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AK12 DPZ

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,012 mi
Last recorded81,012 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DPZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 81,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dustcover/Bumpstop Deteriorated

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

Offside Front Shock Absorber Dustcover/Bumpstop Deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 76,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 76,142 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 71,840 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 66,519 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,680 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 61,678 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 56,368 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 52,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,469 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 40,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/60/r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/60/r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 23,317 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 15,467 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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AK12 DPZ is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc 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 DPZ, 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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AK12 DPZ is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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