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BJ62 KKG

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,922 mi
Last recorded69,922 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 KKG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 69,922 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

burnt clutch smell under bonnet and under car - road tested does not appear to slip

Pass 17 Oct 2024 66,645 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly perished 175/60 R15 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box hits axle when loaded

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Oct 2024 66,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly perished 175/60 R15 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box hits axle when loaded

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Oct 2023 62,720 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished 175/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust hits rear axle when loaded

Fail 3 Oct 2023 62,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished 175/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust hits rear axle when loaded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 58,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 52,006 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 49,301 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 45,613 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 45,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 40,520 miles

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 19 Sep 2017 32,340 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 23,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,401 miles

Nearside 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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BJ62 KKG is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ62 KKG, 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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BJ62 KKG is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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