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AO12 FBV

2012 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,049 mi
Last recorded80,049 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 80,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 80,049 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 71,842 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 65,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 58,398 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front & Rear Starting to crack / perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/F Nearing Limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,155 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 52,155 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 43,994 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,187 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 32,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 21,507 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 10,365 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 5,667 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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AO12 FBV is a 2012 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AO12 FBV, 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 AO12 FBV registered?

AO12 FBV is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is AO12 FBV safe to buy?

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