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BF12 NJU

2012 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,807 mi
Last recorded69,807 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 NJU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 69,807 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 63,309 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 63,309 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 59,397 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips & scratches to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 59,394 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips & scratches to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 55,533 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 55,533 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 51,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 51,430 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (175/60 x 15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (175/60x15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 48,167 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 48,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush excessively split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush excessively split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 44,821 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 36,872 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,361 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,363 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,504 miles

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

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

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 NJU is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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