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BD12 KFL

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,443 mi
Last recorded102,443 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 KFL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 102,443 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 102,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 99,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 99,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 93,251 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 93,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 86,891 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 81,775 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 81,775 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 22 Jun 2021 74,493 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 68,263 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 61,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 55,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 55,123 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 40,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,293 miles

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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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BD12 KFL is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc 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 BD12 KFL, 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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BD12 KFL is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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