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AK12 KXE

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,204 mi
Last recorded40,204 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 KXE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 40,204 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 40,057 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 39,649 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 39,649 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing One wheel bolt found to be missing, now replaced. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 34,994 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 33,126 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 29,542 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 27,104 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 20,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 9 Mar 2018 16,392 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 16,392 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 12,571 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 9,409 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 4,118 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 KXE is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black 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 KXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 KXE registered?

AK12 KXE is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AK12 KXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 KXE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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