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BD62 XUU

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,917 mi
Last recorded134,917 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 134,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 125,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2023 117,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2023 117,774 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2022 108,547 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes worn/cracking/delamination ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged ADVANCED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVANCED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 99,834 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 99,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 94,664 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 94,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,577 miles

Front washers require attention

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively attention soon (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively attention soon (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2019 87,577 miles

Front washers require attention

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively attention soon (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively attention soon (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,477 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside front inner suspension arm rear mounting bush perished

Slight brake fluctuation noted at both braked front wheels

Fail 4 Oct 2018 76,477 miles

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

Both side front inner suspension arm rear mountings perished

Exhaust corroded

Slight brake fluctuation noted at both braked front wheels

Pass 3 Oct 2017 62,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 62,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 48,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 32,758 miles

Corrosion in general on exhaust system

Deterioration/perishing in general on both rear tyres

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 32,758 miles

Corrosion in general on exhaust system

Deterioration/perishing in general on both rear tyres

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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 XUU is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XUU, 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 XUU is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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