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AU12 SZO

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,231 mi
Last recorded36,231 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 SZO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 36,231 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Mar 2025 35,334 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 34,269 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 33,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 32,946 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 32,451 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 32,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 3 Mar 2020 32,124 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 32,124 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 31,344 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 30,213 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,458 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,382 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,474 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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AU12 SZO is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey 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 AU12 SZO, 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 AU12 SZO registered?

AU12 SZO is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is AU12 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 SZO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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