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BD62 XZL

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,696 mi
Last recorded40,696 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 40,696 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 36,490 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 36,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 33,694 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 33,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 33,267 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 32,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2021 28,224 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 26,312 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 21,954 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 21,954 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 20,045 miles

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

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

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2017 15,368 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 13,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front tyres have slight outer sidewall cracks

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 XZL is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD62 XZL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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