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BF12 NLZ

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,420 mi
Last recorded81,420 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 NLZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 81,420 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 81,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 65,129 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 65,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush coming out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush coming out of arm and rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 51,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 44,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on edge and inner wall is perished and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge close to limit and is slightly perished between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 36,924 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 32,362 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 27,736 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 22,075 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 14,835 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 12,190 miles

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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 NLZ is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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