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AU12 ZFW

2012 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

158,651 mi
Last recorded158,651 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZFW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 158,651 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 140,207 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 115,406 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres uneven tread wear

Pass 31 Mar 2023 90,775 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,720 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 73,604 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 68,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,723 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 57,905 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,303 miles

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

Rear n/s and o/s tyres perished

Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,620 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 24,980 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,859 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 ZFW is a 2012 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

AU12 ZFW is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is AU12 ZFW safe to buy?

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