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BF12 NKM

2012 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,078 mi
Last recorded126,078 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 NKM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 126,078 miles

Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 100,444 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 100,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 78,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 73,782 miles

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

Rear Tailgate does not support itself in the open position

Fail 12 Jan 2023 73,672 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tailgate does not support itself in the open position

Pass 7 Jan 2022 65,603 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 65,510 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 Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 56,549 miles

Offside Front tyre has splits

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear belts not tested seats full

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Dec 2020 56,549 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre has splits

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear belts not tested seats full

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2019 42,703 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front air bag turned off at time of test

Pass 25 May 2018 34,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 28,092 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 20,910 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 15,367 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 NKM is a 2012 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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