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BF62 NLG

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,889 mi
Last recorded96,889 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 NLG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 96,889 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 82,385 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

clutch worn

Fail 17 Dec 2024 82,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

clutch worn

Pass 18 Dec 2023 67,889 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 67,889 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 60,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 60,423 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 54,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,200 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 48,200 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2019 47,627 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 37,537 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 27,691 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 16,348 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 16,348 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 7,056 miles

Nearside wiper split at end

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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BF62 NLG is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF62 NLG, 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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BF62 NLG is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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