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AV12 XHE

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,849 mi
Last recorded28,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XHE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 28,849 miles

Nearside 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 25 Jun 2025 27,306 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 24,939 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 22,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 20,341 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 17,818 miles

offside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

rear springs rusty

rear tyres cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2020 16,496 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 14,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking at the base (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 12,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has were marks on both sidewalls indicating tire has been run flat/very low pressure. No bulges found

Pass 30 Jun 2017 10,577 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 10,577 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 8,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower front mounting rubber starting to unbond

Pass 23 Jun 2015 5,356 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 XHE is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey 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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

AV12 XHE is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AV12 XHE safe to buy?

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