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BD62 XWR

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,212 mi
Last recorded109,212 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 XWR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 109,212 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 109,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 10,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 103,042 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 96,580 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 96,579 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 86,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 86,987 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction solid none see through sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 82,432 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 82,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 78,356 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer jets have sufficient fluid but poor aim

Fail 25 Nov 2020 78,356 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer jets have sufficient fluid but poor aim

Pass 13 Nov 2019 71,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting around outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 71,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting around outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,011 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 65,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 61,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 61,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 46,166 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 46,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 33,309 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 33,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XWR is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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