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AO12 HBH

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,501 mi
Last recorded116,501 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 HBH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 116,501 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 116,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 110,438 miles

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2024 110,438 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2023 104,290 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 98,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,125 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bonding going on both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 86,135 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,620 miles

Offside Rear Low effort.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 68,171 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror missing

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inside edge and cracking

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

advise front discs worn

sump plug leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,848 miles

Offside Rear Has cut on inner edge of tread.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,592 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 HBH 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 AO12 HBH, 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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AO12 HBH is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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