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BD62 VRG

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,960 mi
Last recorded93,960 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 VRG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 93,960 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 87,004 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front corroded inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel when applied (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 87,002 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front corroded inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel when applied (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 79,895 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel when applied (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 79,895 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel when applied (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 72,843 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel & rear bakes binding slightly (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 72,841 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel & rear bakes binding slightly (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 64,821 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured bulb colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement part split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread low inner edge

Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 59,425 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 59,420 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 56,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,010 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 43,133 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 35,370 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 26,599 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 26,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VRG is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VRG, 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 VRG is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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