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BD62 XYE

2012 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,505 mi
Last recorded84,505 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 XYE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 84,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 81,570 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 81,570 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 79,606 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,115 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 74,792 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 74,792 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 72,227 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 72,225 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2019 62,792 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 62,792 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,927 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 52,927 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 41,689 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 30,683 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 21,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Nov 2015 21,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade split

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 XYE is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

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

Is BD62 XYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 XYE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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