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BF12 CFV

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,429 mi
Last recorded118,429 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 CFV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 118,429 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 111,969 miles

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 106,634 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 106,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 105,626 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 101,503 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 101,382 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 101,380 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 89,768 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

engine oil on min

Pass 7 Dec 2020 75,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 64,128 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 62,925 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 49,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 36,506 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 36,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 27,128 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 17,929 miles

advise to replace both front tyres 175 / 60 / 15 h

both front tyres wearing close to legal limits / both worn on edges / loosing tread pattern

Fail 7 Dec 2015 17,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush unbonded (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding brake binding / unable to rotate (3.7.B.1)

advise to replace both front tyres 175 / 60 / 15 h

both front tyres wearing close to legal limits / both worn on edges / loosing tread pattern

Pass 23 Mar 2015 14,634 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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BF12 CFV is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BF12 CFV, 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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BF12 CFV is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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