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BD62 XWU

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,815 mi
Last recorded64,815 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 64,815 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 64,815 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 58,611 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 58,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,283 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 55,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 53,549 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 52,084 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,091 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 50,091 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 38,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 28,249 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 28,226 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has run flat damage on inner wall and is badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 23,312 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 18,327 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 XWU is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD62 XWU registered?

BD62 XWU is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BD62 XWU safe to buy?

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