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AU12 TLF

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,871 mi
Last recorded96,871 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 TLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 96,871 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 88,883 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 88,883 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 80,654 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 75,243 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 66,946 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,273 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 52,201 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 44,617 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 44,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 31,600 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 29,070 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 29,069 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,940 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,116 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 TLF is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 TLF registered?

AU12 TLF is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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The MOT history for AU12 TLF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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