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BF12 HEJ

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,494 mi
Last recorded32,494 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HEJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 32,494 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 29,742 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 27,125 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 27,125 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 24,248 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 21,601 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 21,601 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 18,655 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 16,480 miles

both front tyres showing wear

both rear tyre walls cracked/perished

Pass 14 Feb 2019 13,946 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 11,128 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 9,046 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 7,178 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 4,481 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 HEJ is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BF12 HEJ, 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 BF12 HEJ registered?

BF12 HEJ is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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