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BD62 XYG

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,677 mi
Last recorded85,677 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 XYG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 85,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 79,147 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 76,424 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 76,422 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing Both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing Both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 71,278 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 59,798 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 59,798 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 43,627 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 43,626 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 40,319 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 35,381 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 35,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 28,193 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 20,880 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre, slight cracking within tread and inner sidewall

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 XYG is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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