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AK62 LWL

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,845 mi
Last recorded77,845 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 LWL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 77,845 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 77,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 76,775 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 76,308 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 76,308 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 75,794 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 75,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 73,940 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 72,213 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 62,619 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 62,619 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 49,797 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 49,797 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,994 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 30,514 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 30,513 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 21,305 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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AK62 LWL is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK62 LWL, 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 AK62 LWL registered?

AK62 LWL is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AK62 LWL safe to buy?

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