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BD12 TNK

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,137 mi
Last recorded63,137 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 TNK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 63,137 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 55,816 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 49,760 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 45,140 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 41,188 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 37,854 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 31,964 miles

both rear coil springs heavily rusted

Fail 9 Apr 2019 31,964 miles

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

both rear coil springs heavily rusted

Pass 2 May 2018 27,191 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 22,651 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking in the tread area

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 May 2017 22,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres have cracking in the tread area

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 May 2016 18,525 miles

N/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to crack with age but not deep enough to reach the cords

O/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to crack with age but not deep enough to reach the cords

Slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer side wall but not down to the cords

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 TNK is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD12 TNK, 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 BD12 TNK registered?

BD12 TNK is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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