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BJ62 THN

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,610 mi
Last recorded57,610 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 THN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 57,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm at inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Tail gate struts weak

Fail 27 Jul 2026 57,609 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm at inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tail gate struts weak

Pass 23 Jul 2025 52,222 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 52,222 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arm front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 48,153 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate by hand

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 44,416 miles

Front both ns and os: Tyres NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components

park brake lever has little reserve travel

road wheel/s have minor damage

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 31 Jul 2023 44,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front both ns and os: Tyres NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components

park brake lever has little reserve travel

road wheel/s have minor damage

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 7 Feb 2022 37,028 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 37,028 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 30,607 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 941,132 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 23,896 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 17,847 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 10,968 miles

rear tyres age related cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2016 4,637 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 3,941 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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BJ62 THN is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ62 THN, 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 THN is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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