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BJ12 XAR

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,133 mi
Last recorded91,133 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 91,133 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 86,405 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 86,387 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 85,133 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 83,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2020 83,652 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 76,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 64,595 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 56,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts lipped (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2017 56,019 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts lipped (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear slight binding

horn is poor

Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,023 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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BJ12 XAR is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ12 XAR registered?

BJ12 XAR is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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