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BD62 VRK

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,966 mi
Last recorded39,966 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 39,966 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 37,888 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front tyres wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 37,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tread depth = 2.4mm and inner edge of tread is worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tread depth = 3.3mm and inner edge of tread is worn (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 35,944 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 33,562 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 30,765 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 27,838 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 25,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 21,917 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 17,603 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 13,634 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 9,372 miles

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

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 VRK 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 91.7%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

BD62 VRK is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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