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BD62 PLU

2012 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,939 mi
Last recorded104,939 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 PLU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 104,939 miles

Front Bumper dent/damaged/scratches

Fail 3 Oct 2025 104,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp not working

Front Bumper dent/damaged/scratches

Pass 23 Jul 2024 101,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play severly deterioated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

central stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Jul 2023 97,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + Severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 93,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in center (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in center (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear dented/ cut

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 91,874 miles

Front and rear Bumper dent damaged / scratches

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 85,270 miles

Front and rear Bumper dent damaged / scratches

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

Rear Wiper split/worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 77,716 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing / bad condition (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 67,431 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn from inner edges+both rear tyres wearing low

slight bodywork damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2017 55,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower wish-bone (rear facing+forwardfacing rubber bushes worn/adrifted (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside front wipers badly split/worn (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) both front tyres bald from the edges+both front tyres worn on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn from inner edges+both rear tyres wearing low

rear wiper split/worn

slight bodywork damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2016 38,283 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust system corroded

offside wiper blade weakening

Fail 2 Apr 2016 38,283 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

offside wiper blade weakening

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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BD62 PLU is a 2012 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD62 PLU, 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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BD62 PLU is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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