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AV12 FFE

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,259 mi
Last recorded74,259 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FFE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 74,259 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Feb 2026 74,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2025 71,761 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2024 68,732 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 65,075 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 61,082 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 61,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 57,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 53,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 46,774 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 40,838 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 34,329 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,450 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 21,079 miles

off side rear brake binding slightly after use of brake pedal applicator

Fail 17 Feb 2015 21,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side rear brake binding slightly after use of brake pedal applicator

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 FFE is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FFE, 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 AV12 FFE registered?

AV12 FFE is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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