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BJ12 FSA

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,922 mi
Last recorded41,922 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 FSA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 41,922 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 40,971 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 39,798 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 38,281 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 38,277 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 36,772 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,167 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 36,161 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,766 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 34,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,191 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,478 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 21,438 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,438 miles

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

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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BJ12 FSA is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ12 FSA, 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 BJ12 FSA registered?

BJ12 FSA is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is BJ12 FSA safe to buy?

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