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AV12 NDD

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,672 mi
Last recorded93,672 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 93,672 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 93,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 77,481 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

bot front shock gaiters perished

Pass 15 May 2024 60,147 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 40,935 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 39,864 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 39,313 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 38,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 36,921 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 35,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 31,099 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 27,743 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 27,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,048 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 26,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,091 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 22,091 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 NDD is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NDD, 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 NDD registered?

AV12 NDD is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AV12 NDD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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