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BD62 XVS

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,119 mi
Last recorded45,119 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 45,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 45,000 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 42,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes perishing/splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 42,361 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes perishing/splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 39,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 39,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 36,398 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both n/s & o/s smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 33,182 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SUSPENSION SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 31,573 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 29,681 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 29,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 26,986 miles

Front both front tyres perishing/splits

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 26,940 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres perishing/splits

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 24,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING/SPLITTING ON SIDEWALLS

Rear coil spring corroded N/S AND O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 21,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracks

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 17,565 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 XVS 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 XVS, 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 XVS is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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