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AK12 KXR

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,969 mi
Last recorded90,969 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 90,969 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 90,969 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 90,901 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 88,154 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes splitting badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking opening, inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly foggy,cloudy need attention before next MOT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front dipped beam started working during test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking opening badly, also inner edge worn smooth , NAIL in tyre 165/70/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 88,154 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes splitting badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking opening, inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly foggy,cloudy need attention before next MOT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front dipped beam started working during test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking opening badly, also inner edge worn smooth , NAIL in tyre 165/70/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 79,603 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 74,088 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 74,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2019 62,426 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 62,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine mil light indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp aim not tested due to levelling device not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 51,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement central (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement central (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 51,684 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement central (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement central (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 47,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall is perished/cracked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall is perished/cracked

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall is perished/cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre scuffing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,844 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 KXR is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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