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BD62 XZF

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,344 mi
Last recorded57,344 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 57,344 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 54,699 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (both rear tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 54,699 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (both rear tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 52,106 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 49,490 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 47,620 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 45,610 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 43,222 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 37,117 miles

all four coil springs corroded

both front inner suspension arm bushes debonded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 37,117 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))

all four coil springs corroded

both front inner suspension arm bushes debonded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 32,195 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 26,388 miles

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

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

rear brake shoes not visable for inspection (drums)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 21,465 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm front bushes starting to separate.

wipers slightly smearing.

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 XZF is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZF, 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 XZF registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD62 XZF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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