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AV12 NZJ

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,562 mi
Last recorded66,562 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 NZJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 66,562 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 66,556 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 64,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 64,520 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer cv split and loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 61,644 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 61,640 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))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 58,200 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 54,661 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 50,876 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers worn

Fail 29 Jul 2021 50,876 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers worn

Pass 21 Aug 2020 48,832 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 39,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 34,480 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 32,250 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 29,913 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

both front wishbone front bushes unbonding

Fail 28 May 2016 29,913 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wishbone front bushes unbonding

Pass 21 May 2015 27,246 miles

cut in nsf tyre sidewall not to cords

front and rear wipers split on edges

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

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 NZJ is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

AV12 NZJ is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is AV12 NZJ safe to buy?

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