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BJ12 XCA

2012 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,412 mi
Last recorded37,412 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 XCA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 37,412 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 37,412 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 32,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 24,736 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH front have covers split and no longer protecting units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING REPLACE SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 18,976 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 18,434 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking between tread blocks

n/s/f wiper blade split at ends, not smearing screen

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall scuffed

o/s/f tyre cracking between tread blocks

Pass 17 Jun 2020 17,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 16,905 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall scuffed

small chips on front windscreen

Pass 18 May 2018 15,203 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 15,203 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 13,337 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 11,116 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 2 Jun 2015 8,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen swept area (6mm)

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush starting to seperate

o/s/f bottom arm front bush starting to seperate

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

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 XCA is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XCA, 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 XCA is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ12 XCA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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