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AV12 KUW

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,713 mi
Last recorded75,713 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 75,713 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 May 2025 71,309 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 68,040 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 68,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 64,148 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 64,148 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer tyre bottle missing

Pass 30 Apr 2022 60,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 60,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 55,713 miles

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

Rear wiper

Pass 4 May 2020 55,152 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,581 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,097 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 53,097 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 53,088 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 53,088 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 51,815 miles

Nearside Front tyre is very worn

Fail 13 Feb 2017 51,815 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre is very worn

Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,734 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 41,734 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking & nail in tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,344 miles

front brake pads are worn to legal limit discs very worn

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 KUW is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KUW, 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 KUW is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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