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AP12 FLN

2012 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,580 mi
Last recorded189,580 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 FLN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 189,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 182,070 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 177,532 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn smooth on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link is heavily corroded and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bushes bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light out

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bushes bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs are heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has very slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2022 164,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, front bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, front bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 145,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 145,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 118,756 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished - also worn uneven on inner shoulder (175/60 R15 81H

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished - also worn uneven on inner shoulder (175/60 R15 81H

Fail 8 Jul 2019 118,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished - also worn uneven on inner shoulder (175/60 R15 81H

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished - also worn uneven on inner shoulder (175/60 R15 81H

Pass 2 Jul 2018 91,752 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 67,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 43,032 miles

Both rear tyres side wall perishing

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,008 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 21,008 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AP12 FLN is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP12 FLN, 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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AP12 FLN is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is AP12 FLN safe to buy?

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