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BD62 URZ

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,966 mi
Last recorded37,966 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 URZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 37,966 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear service brake [foot brake] showing low effort at wheels

Pass 1 Feb 2025 37,339 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear n/s [BRAKE BINDING] (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 36,732 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 36,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 26,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 72,543 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear n/s service brake showing low effort at rear wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding rear brake n/s o/s binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 19,319 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 19,319 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 10,389 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear both n/s o/s tyre walls showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 10,389 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding rear both n/s o/s brakes binding [excessively] (1.2.1 (f))

Rear little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 19 Nov 2019 8,093 miles

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Dec 2018 6,317 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 5,173 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 4,490 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 3,752 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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BD62 URZ is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BD62 URZ, 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 BD62 URZ registered?

BD62 URZ is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is BD62 URZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 URZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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