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AV12 KZX

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,181 mi
Last recorded80,181 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 KZX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 80,181 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle and coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2025 80,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle and coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 77,859 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 76,051 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear and rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 76,051 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear and rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,847 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side front (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion on front sub frame, rear axle and coil springs

Fail 25 Aug 2022 73,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion on front sub frame, rear axle and coil springs

Pass 1 Sep 2021 70,602 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 70,602 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,446 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front radius arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear axle

Fail 2 Sep 2020 68,444 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front radius arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 30 May 2019 64,495 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 64,494 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side front worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Pass 25 May 2018 53,397 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 May 2017 43,881 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 43,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 37,977 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2016 37,977 miles

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

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 29,404 miles

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

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

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 KZX is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KZX, 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 KZX is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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