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AV12 VLG

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,193 mi
Last recorded104,193 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 104,193 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 98,616 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 98,616 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,959 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 89,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 83,965 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 83,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 77,445 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 77,445 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 72,971 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 60,401 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 60,401 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,907 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 46,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,789 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,178 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,132 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 VLG 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 64.7%.

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 VLG, 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 VLG registered?

AV12 VLG is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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