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AV12 AWR

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,300 mi
Last recorded97,300 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 AWR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 97,300 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2026 97,300 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 96,922 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 96,922 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 85,319 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 77,157 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 70,326 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 70,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 62,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inside edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 55,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 49,337 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 39,653 miles

NSR TYRE AGED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

OSR TYRE AGED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 2 Mar 2018 39,653 miles

NSR TYRE AGED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

OSR TYRE AGED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 29,687 miles

NSF TYRE AGED AND APPROACHING 1.6MM TREAD DEPTH

NSR TYRE AGED

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

OSF TYRE AGED AND APPROACHING 1.6MM TREAD DEPTH

OSR TYRE AGED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STARTING TO SEPARATE (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 29,687 miles

NSF TYRE AGED AND APPROACHING 1.6MM TREAD DEPTH

NSR TYRE AGED

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

OSF TYRE AGED AND APPROACHING 1.6MM TREAD DEPTH

OSR TYRE AGED

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STARTING TO SEPARATE (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 22,899 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 15,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 15,546 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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AV12 AWR is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV12 AWR, 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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AV12 AWR is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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