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AX61 CJO

2012 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,225 mi
Last recorded61,225 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 61,225 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 60,245 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 59,286 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 58,846 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 58,839 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 57,144 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp unit , plastic bracket broken ,should repair.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top section badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 56,416 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 56,416 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 51,985 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 44,847 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 36,594 miles

Rear tyres perish cracked x2

Fail 9 Jan 2018 36,594 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres perish cracked x2

Pass 7 Jan 2017 30,028 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Jan 2017 30,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2016 22,225 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 17,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AX61 CJO is a 2012 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX61 CJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX61 CJO registered?

AX61 CJO is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is AX61 CJO safe to buy?

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