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BJ12 FSX

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,433 mi
Last recorded70,433 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 FSX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 70,433 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 70,433 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 57,412 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 49,367 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 49,367 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 44,940 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 44,940 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 40,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 33,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 26,015 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 23,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 23,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 21,328 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 21,328 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,013 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,311 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,024 miles

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

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 FSX is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 BJ12 FSX, 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 FSX registered?

BJ12 FSX is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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