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AV12 VKD

2012 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,807 mi
Last recorded65,807 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VKD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 65,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 65,807 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 64,871 miles

front subframe and rear axle slightly corroded

under vehicle has slight corrosion front to rear

Pass 27 Nov 2023 62,231 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 62,138 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 62,038 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 58,565 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 53,655 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 45,794 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 34,926 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 24,437 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 17,218 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 10,148 miles

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 VKD is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKD, 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 VKD is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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