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BJ12 XAT

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,566 mi
Last recorded33,566 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 XAT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 33,566 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle / spring cups corroded

Rear Brake drums: back plate corroded both

Pass 15 May 2025 32,859 miles

Rear Axle: corroded.

Pass 23 May 2024 32,199 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers corroded.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 32,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers corroded.

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

Hand has abnormal movement of lever indicating excessive wear or maladjustment.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 31,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded.

Pass 5 May 2022 30,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 29,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bushes starting to de-bond

Pass 9 May 2020 28,492 miles

Front subframe and rear axle beam/cross member corroded slightly

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various front and rear suspension and steering components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 9 May 2020 28,492 miles

Front subframe and rear axle beam/cross member corroded slightly

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Various front and rear suspension and steering components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 May 2019 27,028 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 21,500 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres are cracking in sidewalls and tread

Fail 9 May 2018 21,491 miles

rear brake binding both side (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres are cracking in sidewalls and tread

Pass 22 May 2017 16,442 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 14,591 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 12,159 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 12,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XAT is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAT, 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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BJ12 XAT is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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